Hidden devices found in Chinese-made inverters in the US,
Unexplained communication devices have been found inside some Chinese-made inverter devices, according to a Reuters report. The news agency claims US energy officials
In a discovery that has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community, U.S. energy officials have found undocumented "rogue" communication devices hidden inside solar power inverters imported from China.
Solar Panels Cordon Press. U.S. energy officials have found "unexplained" communications equipment inside some Chinese-made inverter devices, according to a report by Reuters published Wednesday. The document reveals the presence of unauthorized and fraudulent communication devices in several Chinese-made solar power inverters.
U.S. energy officials have launched an investigation after discovering unauthorized communication equipment embedded within Chinese-manufactured solar power inverters connected to critical infrastructure grids across the country.
The inverters include communication capabilities so technicians can monitor performance and have remote access for maintenance. These communication capabilities are disclosed in what's called a software bill of materials – a listing of the components that comprise the inverter package.
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