"Vulnerabilities Exposed Widely Used Solar Power Systems to Hacking, Disruption"

Bitdefender researchers discovered serious vulnerabilities in widely used solar power systems that could allow attackers to cause blackouts. The researchers analyzed photovoltaic system management platforms from the Chinese companies Solarman and Deye. According to Bitdefender, these platforms are used to operate millions of solar installations worldwide, making up about 20 percent of the global solar power production. This article continues to discuss the vulnerabilities found in solar power systems that could have been exploited by hackers to cause disruption and possibly blackouts.

SecurityWeek reports "Vulnerabilities Exposed Widely Used Solar Power Systems to Hacking, Disruption"

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