Beckhoff TwinCAT/BSD Vulnerabilities Expose PLCs to Tampering, DoS Attacks

August 29, 2024 at 08:06AM Nozomi Networks discovered vulnerabilities in Beckhoff Automation’s TwinCAT/BSD operating system. The Device Manager component has four vulnerabilities, including ‘high severity’ flaws that can be exploited for authentication bypass and cross-site scripting attacks, potentially compromising the PLC administrator’s password. There are also ‘medium severity’ vulnerabilities allowing for PLC denial of service … Read more

ICS/OT Security Firms Announce Product Updates

August 29, 2024 at 04:42AM Two major ICS/OT security firms made product announcements: Dragos released a platform to streamline threat and vulnerability workflows, enhancing asset inventory capabilities, and adding customizable filters for efficient asset data management. Nozomi Networks collaborated with Mandiant to enhance its threat intelligence and announced Vantage Threat Cards for quick access to … Read more

Nozomi Networks Raises $100 Million to Expand Industrial Cybersecurity Business

March 13, 2024 at 09:27AM Nozomi Networks, an industrial and IoT cybersecurity firm, secured $100 million in a Series E funding round, with total funds now exceeding $250 million. Mitsubishi Electric and Schneider Electric joined as investors. The funding will assist in scaling product development and supporting global go-to-market efforts. Nozomi has emphasized the potential … Read more

Nozomi Unveils Wireless Security Sensor for OT, IoT Environments 

January 26, 2024 at 05:15AM Nozomi Networks has launched Guardian Air, a security sensor for detecting wireless threats in OT and IoT environments. The product monitors various frequencies associated with wireless protocols and sends data to a cloud-based system for analysis. It provides visibility at the wireless level and is designed to be integrated into … Read more

Bosch Nutrunner Vulnerabilities Could Aid Hacker Attacks Against Automotive Production Lines

January 9, 2024 at 09:06AM Researchers from Nozomi Networks have uncovered significant vulnerabilities in Bosch Rexroth nutrunners used in the automotive industry, potentially allowing hackers to gain control of these devices remotely. The vulnerabilities, including over two dozen security holes, pose serious threats to operational and reputational integrity. Bosch Rexroth plans to address the flaws … Read more