Episode 21 - Lye Detector Test - Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
- Jordan & Scott discuss something special they're putting in the water in Oldsmar Florida.
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In this episode of Hacked Podcast, hosts Jordan Bloemen and Scott Francis Winder delve into the alarming cyber attack on the Oldsmar water treatment plant in Pinellas County, Florida. On February 5th, a hacker remotely accessed the plant’s computer system using TeamViewer, a popular remote access software, and attempted to increase the sodium hydroxide levels from a safe 100 parts per million to a dangerous 11,100 ppm. Fortunately, the plant operator quickly detected the intrusion and restored the chemical levels, preventing any harm to the public. Bloemen and Winder explore how vulnerabilities in remote access tools like TeamViewer can compromise critical infrastructure, highlighting the importance of robust cybersecurity measures for systems that control essential utilities.
The discussion extends to the broader implications of cyber threats on public utilities, comparing the Oldsmar incident with other significant attacks, such as coordinated assaults on Ukraine’s power centers and a retaliatory attack on Australia’s Waste Management Authority. The hosts emphasize the need for secure IT and OT systems, advocating for practices like air-gapping and multi-factor authentication to protect against unauthorized access. They also examine the role of tools like Shodan in identifying vulnerable IoT devices and the challenges of maintaining cybersecurity in an increasingly remote work environment. This episode underscores the critical importance of safeguarding essential services from cybercriminals and nation-state actors, offering listeners valuable insights into preventing future breaches and ensuring the safety of public infrastructure.
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Air gap? I’d really like to live. Can we arrest the person that allowed this to happen?