telescope

Two world’s biggest telescopes hacked by Ransomware attack

On: September 4, 2023

In: Data Security, Incidents

Several telescopes are still down weeks after a cybersecurity attack was discovered by US National Science Foundation (NSF) researchers. There is presently no information available on when the Gemini North telescopeRead More →

One of the world’s largest telescopes becomes target of cyber criminals affecting the observatory operations

On: November 4, 2022

Following a hack, one of the biggest and most sophisticated telescopes in the world had to halt operations. A attack on its computer systems this weekend led the Atacama LargeRead More →