Cybersecurity
Threat From Cyber Hackers Is Growing, U.S. Grid Regulator Says
- Commissioner cites wider availability of sophisticated tools
- Trans-Alaska pipeline, Colorado DOT among recent targets
Photographer: Steve Hockstein/Bloomberg
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Hackers increasingly threaten sites in the U.S. ranging from nuclear power plants to water processing systems, according to a member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, adding his voice to warnings from several agencies and officials in recent weeks.
"Cyberattacks have the potential to cause significant, widespread impacts on energy infrastructure," Commissioner Neil Chatterjee said Friday in an emailed response to questions. "Sophisticated hacking tools are becoming more widely available, and cyber threats are constantly evolving, making such attacks more versatile."