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Recent released information about Russians hacking into American power systems has raised several concerns about the overall security of the U.S. energy grid as a whole.

Can the US protect its power grid from hackers?

March 29, 2018Conflict

A group of hackers from Russia made headlines when it was able to shut down Ukraine’s power grid in 2015. The US may be the next target.

An electrical line technician works on restoring power in Vilonia, Arkansas.

The US blames Russia for cyber attacks on the energy grid

March 16, 2018Conflict
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