A data breach at Tampa-based engineering firm Pickett USA has allegedly exposed sensitive grid maps for three major utilities. (Industrial Cyber)
Cybercriminals are reportedly auctioning off 139 GB of highly technical data—including raw LiDAR scans, high-res aerial photos, and transmission line designs. The leaked files allegedly map active infrastructure for TECO, Duke Energy Florida, and AEP.
Security experts highlight a critical “extended enterprise” risk: Utilities can have world-class security, but their grid maps are only as safe as the third-party vendors they share them with.