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We have read about credit card skimmers at ATMs or gas stations but how would someone hack into fuel pumps to steal gas? Apparently, cybercriminals have got their hands on a device that allows them to steal gasoline from fuel pumps without getting caught. Investigators are looking for two men spotted at a Marathon Oil Service Station in Detriot […]
Russian authorities have identified an extensively distributed malware campaign targeting electronic gas stations using software programs at the pumps. Until now, dozens of gas stations have been attacked as customers are conned into paying more for fuel than what has actually been pumped into their vehicle tanks. Reportedly, around 3 to 7% increment per gallon of […]
An increase in the use of technology is making the world more accessible to hackers — In their latest attempt hackers might be targeting oil and gas companies. A security expert has warned against the vulnerability of critical infrastructure in the oil and gas companies as he sees a possible threat by hackers who might […]
It is being reported that the oil and gas sectors have suddenly become more vulnerable to cyber threats. In 2013, we at HackRead reported how oil and gas sector faces serious physical and online security threats. Now, as per the data received by firms belonging to the oil and gas industry, 2015 has been quite […]