April 27, 2016, 16:19 | hacker | NPP | Germany | virus
The computer device according to the Bavarian nuclear power station “Grundremmingen” management of nuclear fuel supply found malevolent software.
The virus, in all probability, was recorded in the office system to an external recording device – “flash” – one of the employees. “The malware” revealed during the preparation of the control unit “B”. Threats to personnel or the population was not, because all the “sensitive” sectors are separated from each other and are not connected to the Internet.
All of the computers affected by the virus have already been cleaned and again in the normal operating mode, said television Bavaria. In addition, have been enhanced security measures software.
NPP operator intervention ruled out the possibility of hackers. Nevertheless, experts have called to keep vigilant. A regional initiative opponents of atomic energy required to find out how long the virus is in the system.
The German government has decided to completely stop the use of nuclear power after the Fukushima accident in Japan (2011). NPP “Grundremmingen” – one of the largest in the country, according to the plans should be closed until 2021
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