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Hackers shutting down our power? Not far-fetched at all, according to professor: It is relatively simple

Hackers shutting down our power? Not far-fetched at all, according to professor: It is relatively simple

Professor Anja Shortland warns that hackers, particularly those operating from countries like Russia, pose a significant threat to the national power grid. She cautions that it is relatively easy for these actors to cause widespread disruption in the Netherlands.

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