CISA warns water facilities to secure HMI systems exposed online

December 13, 2024 at 02:36PM CISA and the EPA have issued a warning to water facilities to protect Internet-exposed Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) from potential cyberattacks, emphasizing the importance of security measures to safeguard these critical systems. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Warning Issued**: CISA and the EPA have issued a warning regarding the security of water … Read more

ICS Security: 145,000 Systems Exposed to Web, Many Industrial Firms Hit by Attacks

November 21, 2024 at 08:37AM Censys reports over 145,000 internet-exposed industrial control systems (ICS) across 175 countries, with 38% in North America. The U.S. has 48,000 such systems. Many are vulnerable human-machine interfaces, particularly in water and agriculture sectors. Additionally, a Kaspersky survey reveals 90% of UK industrial firms faced cyberattacks, highlighting significant security concerns. … Read more

After Code Execution, Researchers Show How CUPS Can Be Abused for DDoS Attacks

October 2, 2024 at 08:39AM Akamai warns of over 58,000 internet-exposed CUPS hosts vulnerable to abuse for significant DDoS attacks, highlighting the potential risks posed by this issue. Research demonstrates the potential for CUPS to be exploited for malicious purposes after code execution, as reported by SecurityWeek. Based on the meeting notes, it appears that … Read more