US Ports Cyber attacks can cause the release of dangerous chemicals

US ports are still vulnerable to cyber attacks that release dangerous chemicals, cybersecurity in the maritime industry is crucial for Homeland security. The Department of Homeland Security hasn t taken the necessary steps to fix the security gaps, says Rep. Candice Miller, R-Mich. According to the GAO, the security issues were reported more than a year ago by the Government Accountability Office, but DHS officials haven’t moved against them even though there have several digital attacks on U.S.port facilities in recent months.

Source: https://www.itsecurityguru.org/2015/10/12/us-ports-cyber-attacks-can-cause-the-release-of-dangerous-chemicals/

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