What I warned about, Part 2 : "Russian operation hacked a Vermont utility..."

[WaitingFor2020]

Russian operation hacked a Vermont utility, showing risk to U.S. electrical grid security, officials say

Russian operation hacked a Vermont utility, showing risk to U.S. electrical grid security, officials say

"""Burlington Electric said in a statement that the company detected a malware code used in the Grizzly Steppe operation in a laptop that was not connected to the organization’s grid systems. The firm said it took immediate action to isolate the laptop and alert federal authorities.

Friday night, Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin (D) called on federal officials “to conduct a full and complete investigation of this incident and undertake remedies to ensure that this never happens again.”

“Vermonters and all Americans should be both alarmed and outraged that one of the world’s leading thugs, Vladimir Putin, has been attempting to hack our electric grid, which we rely upon to support our quality-of-life, economy, health, and safety,” Shumlin said in a statement. “This episode should highlight the urgent need for our federal government to vigorously pursue and put an end to this sort of Russian meddling.”"""

 

[Iceweasel]

...and?

 

[WaitingFor2020]

I guess the only comforting thought is, if the Russians succeed in crashing the Eastern/Atlantic states power grid, Trump Tower probably has pretty good generators, but Trump won't have Twitter. Ahhhhh....poor baby.

 

[WaitingFor2020]

...and?

I know you hate to read, and post more than a few words, obviously. But follow up with the warning from WSJ:
Cyberattacks Raise Alarm for U.S. Power Grid

“The next Pearl Harbor will be cyber,” he said. “It’s a cheap way to attack. No bombers or submarines needed.”

U.S. officials say it is possible that malware, including BlackEnergy, still lurks in American utility networks. There is no federal requirement that it be rooted out.

Gerry Cauley, president of the North American Electric Reliability Corp., which writes security standards for the power industry, said more teams of hackers that appear to be sponsored by foreign governments are trying to penetrate the U.S. power grid.

“There have been instances of BlackEnergy and mapping of networks,” he said. “But they’re working in a big ocean and might have mapped one coral reef.”

Small comfort, say some experts. Many fear the malware is already positioned and waiting to be activated.

Mr. Smith of Root9B said it is speculative to assume the Russians want to shut down the U.S. power grid. But if relations between the countries break down, he said, “I don’t see anything that would stop them.”

 

[Iceweasel]

...and?

I know you hate to read, and post more than a few words, obviously. But follow up with the warning from WSJ:
Cyberattacks Raise Alarm for U.S. Power Grid

If you are too lazy or stupid to find content I'm too lazy to go there. Yes, we should always be vigilant and have security in place. Russia is not the only ones that could harm us. I didn't realize that was a controversy for you.

 

[Iceweasel]

I guess the only comforting thought is, if the Russians succeed in crashing the Eastern/Atlantic states power grid, Trump Tower probably has pretty good generators, but Trump won't have Twitter. Ahhhhh....poor baby.

So your entire concern for the country revolves around Trump? Weird!

 

[Iceweasel]

Gerry Cauley, president of the North American Electric Reliability Corp., which writes security standards for the power industry, said more teams of hackers that appear to be sponsored by foreign governments are trying to penetrate the U.S. power grid.

Thanks for posting some actual content for a change. Do you understand what the words "foreign governments" mean? Hint: They do not mean specifically Russia or Donald Trump. Your attempt to smear Trump with a long ongoing concern is purile.

 

[Snouter]

I am outraged that email phishing is causing Vermont to fuck itself. Please cut it out Ruskies or Israelis or whatever, stop fucking sending emails promising sex with fithly hoes.

 

[Auld Phart]

Saw that early this morning.

Wonder how many websites will not report this part of it?

" The matched malware code on the laptop may have resulted from a relatively benign episode, such as visiting a questionable website, a source familiar with the matter said, suggesting Russian hackers may not have been directly involved."

Someone checking out a porn site caught a bug.

DEFCON 5 in effect.

 

[Manonthestreet]

And how did it get there.......Unauthorized data storage device or use of equip???? Was that even discussed.....Investigated....

 

[Manonthestreet]

Saw that early this morning.

Wonder how many websites will not report this part of it?

" The matched malware code on the laptop may have resulted from a relatively benign episode, such as visiting a questionable website, a source familiar with the matter said, suggesting Russian hackers may not have been directly involved."

Someone checking out a porn site caught a bug.

DEFCON 5 in effect.

Sounds like great reason to go to war,...Thanks McCain

 

[Remodeling Maidiac]

It just happened a couple days ago and they know who did it already? Did Putin sign the Malware with love from Russia?

 

[easyt65]

We have known for years our electrical grids are antiquated and susceptible to hacking.

So who is more to blame : the government that knows all of this and yet makes a conscious decision to do nothing about it

...

Or whatever outside group that takes advantage of the 'gift' being given to them?

 

[Remodeling Maidiac]

Saw that early this morning.

Wonder how many websites will not report this part of it?

" The matched malware code on the laptop may have resulted from a relatively benign episode, such as visiting a questionable website, a source familiar with the matter said, suggesting Russian hackers may not have been directly involved."

Someone checking out a porn site caught a bug.

DEFCON 5 in effect.

So this is fake news eh. Lol too funny

 

[EverCurious]

No it's because the supposed link is a widely distributed Malware code that's been around for a long time.

I guarantee you we're about to read about a million places that have tasted this malware code you can go download right now if you want.

See my post here: US EXPELS 35 Russian diplomats, closes two compounds.

 

[Remodeling Maidiac]

Saw that early this morning.

Wonder how many websites will not report this part of it?

" The matched malware code on the laptop may have resulted from a relatively benign episode, such as visiting a questionable website, a source familiar with the matter said, suggesting Russian hackers may not have been directly involved."

Someone checking out a porn site caught a bug.

DEFCON 5 in effect.

Not only that but the laptop is not connected to the system lol

 

[toomuchtime_]

Russian operation hacked a Vermont utility, showing risk to U.S. electrical grid security, officials say

Russian operation hacked a Vermont utility, showing risk to U.S. electrical grid security, officials say

"""Burlington Electric said in a statement that the company detected a malware code used in the Grizzly Steppe operation in a laptop that was not connected to the organization’s grid systems. The firm said it took immediate action to isolate the laptop and alert federal authorities.

Friday night, Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin (D) called on federal officials “to conduct a full and complete investigation of this incident and undertake remedies to ensure that this never happens again.”

“Vermonters and all Americans should be both alarmed and outraged that one of the world’s leading thugs, Vladimir Putin, has been attempting to hack our electric grid, which we rely upon to support our quality-of-life, economy, health, and safety,” Shumlin said in a statement. “This episode should highlight the urgent need for our federal government to vigorously pursue and put an end to this sort of Russian meddling.”"""

"Burlington Electric said in a statement that the company detected a malware code used in the Grizzly Steppe operation in a laptop that was not connected to the organization’s grid systems."

So there was not threat to the utility or the grid, just a lot of hysteria at the Washington Post.

 

[depotoo]

It's almost like the left is pushing for a war with Russia. Do they think they can then blame Trump if one breaks out? What is their end vision here?

Saw that early this morning.

Wonder how many websites will not report this part of it?

" The matched malware code on the laptop may have resulted from a relatively benign episode, such as visiting a questionable website, a source familiar with the matter said, suggesting Russian hackers may not have been directly involved."

Someone checking out a porn site caught a bug.

DEFCON 5 in effect.

 

[Dschrute3]

Poor silly Americans. They still don't get it. This 'Hacking' hysteria will only result in the Government seizing more freedoms.The US Government has been itching to crack down on Internet Freedoms for years.

This 'Hacking' hysteria will be used to oppress Americans. You can bet on that. But the People will just go on falling into the same kinds of traps. Just scare the Sheeple, and they'll go along with anything.

 

[Remodeling Maidiac]

Russian operation hacked a Vermont utility, showing risk to U.S. electrical grid security, officials say

Russian operation hacked a Vermont utility, showing risk to U.S. electrical grid security, officials say

"""Burlington Electric said in a statement that the company detected a malware code used in the Grizzly Steppe operation in a laptop that was not connected to the organization’s grid systems. The firm said it took immediate action to isolate the laptop and alert federal authorities.

Friday night, Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin (D) called on federal officials “to conduct a full and complete investigation of this incident and undertake remedies to ensure that this never happens again.”

“Vermonters and all Americans should be both alarmed and outraged that one of the world’s leading thugs, Vladimir Putin, has been attempting to hack our electric grid, which we rely upon to support our quality-of-life, economy, health, and safety,” Shumlin said in a statement. “This episode should highlight the urgent need for our federal government to vigorously pursue and put an end to this sort of Russian meddling.”"""

What you warned about?

I don't recall you warning us about your level of gullibility or that you had a habit of posting bogus stories....