In a groundbreaking revelation that has left the energy sector flabbergasted, a recent study has unveiled that the cybersecurity measures in power substations are about as robust as a wet paper bag in a hurricane. Yes, it seems the only thing standing between hackers and your electricity is a sticky note with ‘password123’ scribbled on it.

Researchers from OMICRON, clearly fulfilling their goal of causing an existential crisis among utility companies, have discovered that the operational technology (OT) networks controlling our energy systems are rife with vulnerabilities. Among the revelations: firewalls that are older than the Spice Girls’ last hit, and password policies that would give your old Hotmail account a run for its money.

But wait, there’s more! The study kindly points out that while technical gaps are as wide as the Grand Canyon, organizational and functional issues are making sure the canyon stays nice and empty. So, next time you flick a light switch, take a moment to thank the IT team’s ‘No-Backup Policy’ and the decision-makers who thought, ‘cybersecurity? Overrated.’