Cyberattacks Targeting Saudi Aramco Safety Systems?

[Seleskya + 50]

A confidential report allegedly leaked to Western media says malware targeted Aramco's computer systems designed to prevent a disaster at an industrial facility. Not something potential investors want to hear ahead of the planned IPO. Of course, there's no real evidence of the origination, but the blame will fall to Iran

[Kate Turlington + 44]

Yeah, saw that one report at least is blaming Iran for this. Can't really run with that without evidence. But definitely not surprised that Aramco has been under cyberattack. WWIII is pretty much already happening in cyber space. And we're seeing organized cyber cartels launching very sophisticated and coordinated attacks, and even hijackings. Remember when they hijacked Maersk's shipping this summer?

 

Edited December 26, 2017 by Kate Turlington