September 19, 2024 at 04:47PM The congressional report revealed that US maritime infrastructure relies heavily on Chinese-made cranes and systems, posing potential cybersecurity risks. While no evidence of malicious activity was found, concerns persist about remote access and software vulnerabilities. The report recommends measures to address these issues, stressing the importance of protecting critical infrastructure … Read more
April 29, 2024 at 09:57AM Honeywell’s sixth annual report warns of an increase in USB-borne malware sophistication targeting industrial systems. Notably, 31% of the malware aims at industrial organizations, and 80% can disrupt operational technology processes. Malware frequency has increased by 33%, and adversaries are shifting towards living-off-the-land strategies. The full 2024 Honeywell USB Threat … Read more
March 5, 2024 at 02:55PM The proliferation of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) with embedded Web servers has enabled remote attacks on industrial control systems. A team at the Georgia Institute of Technology has developed Web-based malware to exploit PLCs, manipulatively controlling physical systems and posing severe threats to critical infrastructure and safety. The method provides … Read more