Cybersecurity experts are warning that hackers could use hijacked cloud accounts to disrupt parts of the power grid. The concern centers on distributed energy systems, like solar panels and other grid-connected devices, that increasingly rely on cloud platforms for monitoring and control. Researchers found that an attacker with access to enough cloud resources could target a local power grid, cutting electrical current and increasing heat in the system. The warning adds to growing concerns that the power grid is becoming more exposed as energy infrastructure becomes more connected and dependent on digital systems.
Why This Matters:
Power grid threats are no longer limited to storms, heat waves, or aging infrastructure. As more energy systems connect through cloud platforms, cyberattacks can become another way outages or instability could spread. For households, it is another reminder that backup power matters before the grid is disrupted, whether the threat comes from weather, demand spikes, equipment failures, or cyberattacks.
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Source: TechRadar
By: Sead Fadilpašić
