Homeland Security has warned U.S. utilities that the computer networks controlling natural gas pipelines have been under attack since December, according to news reports out of Washington.
Canadian pipelines may also be affected by the "cyber intrusion campaign," according to confidential Homeland Security alerts first reported by the Christian Science Monitor.
A Homeland Security spokesman today told The Hill that DHS is working with the FBI and other federal agencies to address the "spear-phishing" attacks, which involve fraudulent e-mails sent to gas company employees. The companies were not named.
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More News On The US Probing Cyber Attacks On The Gas Pipeline Computer Network
Gas pipelines come under cyberattack -- The Hill
US probing cyber attacks on gas pipelines -- AFP
Cyber attack targets gas pipeline companies -- CNN
US Says Natural Gas Pipelines Under Cyber Attack -- Voice of America
Alert: Major cyber attack aimed at natural gas pipeline companies -- Christian Science Monitor
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