SCADA
Coverage of SCADA in the Nexus archive.
- State clears ₹522 crore power works for 2027 Godavari Pushkaralu
The state has approved ₹522 crore for power infrastructure projects ahead of the 2027 Godavari Pushkaralu religious event. This includes extending RDSS contracts until March 2027 and approving a ₹177 crore SCADA system upgrade to strengthen the power distribution network.
- Engineers receive hands-on training in SCADA, IoT for wastewater management
Engineers are receiving hands-on training focused on SCADA and IoT technologies for wastewater management. The initiative aims to enhance technical skills in applying these systems to manage wastewater processes effectively.
- Zombie user account let hackers control the city’s water
A municipality's water utility was compromised by hackers who gained access through a dormant employee account belonging to a former auditor named Greg. The attacker exploited a leaked password that Greg had reused across work and personal accounts, gaining extensive privileges including domain admin and SCADA operator access. The incident highlights critical failures in account management and the importance of regular access audits.
- World's First AI-Driven Cyberattack Couldn't Breach OT Systems
The world's first AI-driven cyberattack was unable to breach Operational Technology systems due to a SCADA login screen. The attack is considered the most sophisticated AI-integrated campaign to date. It was successfully defended against.