The inspector general’s report surfaced deep-rooted problems that the watchdog’s officials say leave the transit agency open to attacks that could threaten train safety.
that found the transit agency was vulnerable to attack, but decided to keep the full findings secret so as not to reveal specific weaknesses. In 2020, another report also highlighted opportunities for Metro to improve security. Those details also were also kept secret.The report released Wednesday says Metro didn’t act on more than 50 previous cybersecurity recommendations from oversight agencies dating to 2019.
In its response to the inspector general, Metro said the security testing firm was never able to access the trains’ automatic train controls. The agency said suppliers are working to fix the weaknesses, but that those efforts had been slowed by the pandemic.The investigation and subsequent report stems from a routine cybersecurity audit that began in January last year by Metro’s OIG, an independent agency that works to ferret out waste, theft, crimes or the misuse of agency property or power.
cyberattacks from Russia driven by either crippling economic sanctions imposed on the country or because of the material support the United States and allies are providing Ukraine.warning businesses and agencies to protect against a sophisticated cyberespionage tool, or “snake,” designed by Russia’s Federal Security Service for long-term intelligence collection on targets such as government networks. The malware was detected in 50 countries, CISA said.
OIG investigators determined the man used his still-active log-in and password while remotely accessing his computer in Russia.
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