Tag Archives: Cyber Security

Major U.S. Utility Says “No Rational Basis” for Mandating Smart Meters

Northeast Utilities (NU) operates New England’s largest utility system serving more than 3.6 million electric and natural gas customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. In a written submittal  filed with the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, Northeast Utilities was highly … Continue reading

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Recent Massive Cyber Attack Involved a “Smart” Fridge

It has finally started, cyber attacks involving smart appliances such as televisions and refrigerators.  Proofpoint, Inc. a leading security-as-a-service provider, has uncovered what may be the first proven Internet of Things (IoT)-based cyber attack involving conventional household “smart” appliances.  The … Continue reading

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Smart Grid Cyber Security in a State of Chaos and Deteriorating

In November 2011, market analysis and consulting provider Pike Research released a report examining the current state of utility cyber security. The report was entitled Utility Cyber Security – Seven Key Smart Grid Security Trends to Watch in 2012 and Beyond … Continue reading

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The “Smart” Grid Is Not Smart, Safe, or Green

“The smart grid is increasingly understood as an over-engineered, ill-advised, financial boondoggle at taxpayer expense, capable of endangering the security of the entire national grid, violating constitutional privacy protections, and endangering public health.  In addition, the smart grid/metering has not … Continue reading

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