Industroyer: That is behind the malware

The name Industroyer is a malware that is also known as a Stuxnet brother. In this practical tip, we explain what exactly is behind it.

Industroyer: All information about malware

• The so-called Industroyer is considered malware and is primarily aimed at industrial plants.
• This is a malicious program that outwits the security software in power plants and substations and pretends to be new control software.
• This offers attackers the opportunity to cause a widespread power outage.
• The attackers had previously monitored the potential weaknesses of the security software for months and adjusted the malware accordingly.
• The malware Stuxnet, which was also used in industry, became known a few years ago.
• Here too, safety systems were outwitted and systems and machines shut down.