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Hackers could crash power grids by hijacking cloud accounts

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRadar ·

Researchers warn that attackers could exploit cloud account vulnerabilities to disrupt power grids, causing blackouts. The threat stems from AI training's energy spikes, which can destabilize grids if manipulated. Organizations must secure cloud access to prevent catastrophic failures.

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The warning underscores a critical but often overlooked intersection of cloud security and critical infrastructure, though specific attack vectors remain vague.
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