Hackers gained remote access into the control system of the city water utility in Springfield, Illinois, last week and destroyed a pump, according to a report released by a state fusion center and obtained by a security expert.. The hackers were discovered on Nov. 8 when a water district employee noticed problems in the city The link for this article located at Wired is no longer available. . Cyber intruders accessed Springfield's water treatment facility, jeopardizing safety by sabotaging a vital pump. Discover the details of the incident.. Water Utility Security, Remote Access Breach, Pump Destruction. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
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