Cybersecurity Concerns at Occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
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🌪️ Cybersecurity Risks Loom Over Occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has led to the unprecedented occupation of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) by Russian forces, raising significant concerns about nuclear safety and cybersecurity. As Russia replaces Ukrainian staff with its own, the potential for cyberattacks on the plant’s digital Instrumentation and Control systems increases, particularly given Ukraine’s modernization efforts prior to the invasion. The situation creates a complex landscape where both nations engage in a battle over safety narratives and operational control. Should hostilities cease, Ukraine may need to conduct thorough forensic analyses to ensure the integrity of its systems, while Russia could exploit vulnerabilities to target other Ukrainian nuclear facilities.
