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[Headlines] (HL-과학/기술/교육) Russia Has Technology to Cause Major Power Outages
최고관리자  |  17-06-27 07:22

Computer experts said to be allied with Russia have created a weapon with the ability to cause major damage to the world’s electrical systems. Researchers have identified the cyber-weapon as a harmful software program or virus. They say it is designed to interfere with a computer’s normal operations. The researchers are calling this malware program “CrashOverride” or “Industroyer”. It is known to have affected the electrical system in Ukraine in December 2016. The attack briefly cut off one-fifth of all electric power in Kyiv, the capital.
* expert = 전문가/ said to be ~ = ~라고 하는/ ally (oneself) with ~ = ~을 지지하다[편들다]/ cause damage to ~ = ~에 피해를 입히다[손해를 끼치다]/ electrical system = 전기 시스템/ identify A as B = A를 B라고 밝히다/ interfere with ~ = ~을 방해하다[~에 지장을 주다]/ malware = 컴퓨터 (시스템) 파괴 소프트웨어/ briefly = 잠시/ cut ~ off = ~을 차단하다; ~을 자르다  

The cybersecurity business Dragos identified the malware in a report released on June 12. It said Russian government hackers appeared interested in targeting power centers in countries other than Ukraine. Currently, the malware is able to attack power systems across Europe and Asia. But Dragos said it could be used against the United States. With only “some small modifications,” it could cause power outages of up to a few days in parts of the U.S. electric grid. That information comes from Dragos’ threat intelligence director, Sergio Caltagirone. The company believes that with other changes, the malware could also attack local transportation providers, water systems, and natural gas suppliers. Researchers say hackers linked to Russia have shown an interest in targeting such infrastructure. News of the malware’s discovery led the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to make an announcement on June 12. It advised all critical infrastructure operators to make sure they were following suggested rules for security.
* target = 목표[표적]로 삼다, 겨냥하다/ power outage = 정전, 송전 정지/ up to ~ = (특정한 수·정도 등)까지/ electric grid = 전기 시설/ infrastructure = 사회[공공] 기반 시설/ the Department of Homeland Security = (미국) 국토 안보부