SolarWinds Orion Platform hacked! Does Dominion Voting Systems use SolarWinds?

In recent times, US ncies are having a hard time dealing with a massive attack from hackers on ir systems. At first, one of largest cybersecurity organisations, FireEye, was attacked, and w a recent report by New York Times says that SolarWinds' Orion platform was also hacked. This raises various alarming questions about Dominion Voting Systems using SolarWinds platform. Here is all you need to kw about it.

Also Re | FireEye Hacked! Company Attacked By Foreign Government Hackers

SolarWinds hack has raises questions about Dominion Voting Systems

SolarWinds is a network-monitoring firm which provides thousands of companies with its services. However, after an attack was reported by FireEye, it was found that SolarWinds Orion platform was also part of this massive attack. As per a report by New York Times, Treasury and Commerce Departments were first ncies reported to be breached by highly sophisticated attackers. Or ncies that have been facing aftermath of attack are Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, State Department, Justice Department, parts of Pentagon and several utility companies. But, was Dominion using SolarWinds' Orion software?

Also Re | Samsung Galaxy S21 series may come without a charger; Kw details

Does Dominion Voting Systems use SolarWinds?

According to a statement by Dominion spokesperson to Wall Street Journal, “Dominion Voting Systems does t w r has it ever used SolarWinds Orion Platform, which was subject of DHS emergency directive dated December 13, 2020." This states that organisation does t use Orion Platform which was attacked by hackers. However, Dominion Voting is also facing a lot of problems dealing with conspiracy ories arising after recent 2020 Presidential elections, and reports of a breach make it even harder for organisation to handle it.

Also Re | Moto G9 Power launch on Flipkart: Kw specs, price in India & more details

How did SolarWinds hack happen?

As per reports, hackers embedded ir malicious code in SolarWinds' Orion software. This software is used by 33,000 of company's total 300,000 customers, but only users downloed malign update. cybersecurity firm, FireEye says that attackers are highly using a highly sophisticated method. It also claims that attackers are from Russian as y have exploited only most valuable targets. 

Also Re | Samsung Galaxy S21 leaked clips confirm several rumours; Have a look