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Unauthorized Access at Nuclear Plant Raises Safety Concerns

2/17/2025

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An Entergy Arkansas employee's unauthorized internet access while overseeing the Arkansas Nuclear One plant has sparked safety alarms among local residents. While the company assured regulators that safety protocols were upheld, experts warned that although the reactor's analog systems are secure from remote hacking, connected devices still face malware threats.

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An Entergy Arkansas employee's unauthorized internet access while overseeing the Arkansas Nuclear One plant has sparked safety alarms among local residents. While the company assured regulators that safety protocols were upheld, experts warned that although the reactor's analog systems are secure from remote hacking, connected devices still face malware threats.