Cybersecurity
Duke CEO Says Utilities Know ‘We Are a Target’ for Hackers
- Duke says this is an area of concern and vigilance is required
- Energy assets have been targeted by hackers in recent years
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The cyberattack on the biggest fuel pipeline system in the U.S. is a stark reminder that America’s energy infrastructure is a tempting, and vulnerable, target for hackers.
“The industry understands that we are a target,” said Lynn Good, chief executive officer of Duke Energy Corp., in a Bloomberg Television interview on Monday. “A level of vigilance is required.”