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December 25, 2014

S. Korea says nuclear reactors safe after cyber-attacks
Seoul (AFP) Dec 25, 2014
South Korea on Thursday ruled out the possibility that a recent string of cyber-attacks on its nuclear power operator could cause a malfunction at any of the country's 23 atomic reactors. The designs and manuals for two reactors have been published on Twitter over the past week, along with personal information on some 10,000 workers at Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power (KHNP). Officials said Tuesday that South Korea has heightened security in the wake of the leaks, with the defence ministry's cyber ... read more

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