In March, an unidentified power company reported a cyber event to the Department of Energy that caused major disruptions in their operations. The event did not cause a blackout or power shortage, but it was likened to the impact of a major interruption, including severe storms, physical attacks, and fuel shortages. Many cyberattacks can cause a lot of damage, but many of them can be easily prevented with the right security in place. DDoS attacks should be taken seriously, especially for utility providers.”]
Source: https://blog.malwarebytes.com/101/2019/05/4-lessons-to-be-learned-from-the-does-ddos-attack/