Norway police believe pro-Russian hackers were behind April dam sabotage

Threat Score:
70
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12 hours ago

Overview

Local media previously reported that the hackers breached the dam’s control system, opening valves for four hours and sending large amounts of water gushing into the Riselva River until operators regained control....

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