Concern is growing within government circles and the private sector that cyber terrorists are increasing their focus on the energy and power industry, according to Aon's Q4 2012 “Power Insurance” report.
Recent press reports have described attacks against energy firms in the Persian Gulf, and various governments continue to raise concerns about IT security for critical infrastructure.
The most public example of a potential outcome is the damage caused by the Stuxnet virus on Iran's Natanz uranium enrichment facility and its ability to cause centrifuges to spin out of control.
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