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Humans, not rogue AI, are still the biggest cybersecurity risk to energy systems

Before recent high-profile hacks raised the specter of AI possibly “ killing all humans ,” our energy systems were already disturbingly vulnerable to cyberattack — and the risk is growing. “We were always prey.

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Energy systems have long been vulnerable to cyberattack, a risk that is intensifying even before recent high‑profile hacks that sparked fears of AI‑driven catastrophes. Analysts note that human actors remain the primary cybersecurity threat to critical energy infrastructure, describing the sector as perpetually “prey.” The growing exposure underscores the need for stronger defenses as the sector confronts evolving digital threats.

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