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Gas Stations Across U.S. Expose 5,000 ATGs to Online Security Risks

Jan 23, 2015 •

Anthony Pell

1 min read

Topics Covered

remote exploitation internet threat device security gas station automated tank gauge safety issue

Over 5,000 devices used by gas stations in the U.S. to monitor their fuel tank levels can be manipulated from the Internet by malicious attackers. These devices, known as automated tank gauges (ATGs), are also used to trigger alarms in case of problems with the tanks, such as fuel spills.