TLDR InfoSec · MISCELLANEOUS

HOW HACKERS CAPTURE YOUR SOLAR PANELS AND CAUSE GRID HAVOC

dw.com4 min read

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German broadcaster DW reports that hackers could access millions of solar panels responsible for hundreds of GW of electricity output via remote cloud-based services. Although the vendors have denied detecting any malicious access, attackers exploiting such vulnerabilities could lead to widespread blackouts in the European power grid. The EU is introducing regulations to enhance cybersecurity and protect critical infrastructure from cyberattacks.