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The risk of sabotage against weather data is increasing
MIT Technology Review warns against growing risk of cyberattacks on weather data that millions of people and organizations depend on daily. Weather forecasts influence critical decisions in aviation, electricity, agriculture and other sectors where incorrect information can have serious consequences.
WHY IT MATTERS
As critical infrastructure that influences both economic and security decisions, weather data represents an attractive target for sabotage. If weather forecasts are compromised, it could disrupt operations across entire industries and potentially endanger lives.
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