Making the electricity grid greener is boosting its vulnerability to computer hacking, increasing the risk that spies or criminals can cause blackouts. Adding wind farms, solar panels and smart meters to the power distribution system opens additional portals through which hackers can attack the grid, according to computer security experts advising governments and utilities. Where traditionally the grid took power from a few sources, it’s now absorbing it from thousands.
Renewable energy sources provide easier targets for hackers
Sameer Patil, Associate Fellow, National Security, Gateway House, was interviewed by SFGate about how embracing greener options could leave power distribution systems vulnerable to hacking