U.S. Treasury Sanctions Russian Institution Over Triton Cyber Attack
Nov. 4, 2020
A Russian government-funded research institute is connected to the Triton malware attack on a petrochemical facility in the Middle East.
The U.S. Treasury imposes sanctions on a Russian government-funded research institution for its role in a cyberattack on a refinery in the Middle East, according to an article from Chemistry World. The Treasury Department says the Central Scientific Research Institute of Chemistry and Mechanics (CNIIHM) is “connected to the destructive Triton malware” that was used to attack a petrochemical facility in Saudi Arabia in August 2017.
The Triton malware interfered with the refinery’s critical safety mechanisms, according to the article; however the facility was able to default to a failsafe shutdown. The CNIIHM reportedly built customized tools that enabled the attack. The sanction prohibits anyone in the U.S. from doing business with the research institute.
Many facilities handle dangerous processes and products on a daily basis. Keeping everything under control demands well-trained people working with the best equipment.
Enhance the training experience and increase retention by training hands-on in Emerson's Interactive Plant Environment. Build skills here so you have them where and when it matters...
See how Rosemount™ 625IR Fixed Gas Detector helps keep workers safe with ultra-fast response times to detect hydrocarbon gases before they can create dangerous situations.
