The year 2016 has come to an end and once again we have witnessed an increase in the number of vulnerabilities published affecting control systems. Fortunately, companies are making greater efforts to prevent attacks and mitigate risks. The scenario for 2017 is similar to that of the past year.
Like a déjà vu, this year Ukraine might have suffered a new cyber-attack on an electrical substation. The relevant details are being analysed by different bodies to determine whether it was a planned cyber-attack.