#OTVulnerabilities

Prevalence and Impact of Password Exposure Vulnerabilities in ICS/OT 

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June 14, 2024 at 03:00AM Password exposure vulnerabilities in industrial control systems and operational technology pose significant risks. Hackers have targeted ICS systems using weak and default passwords, with examples including the Iranian government’s hijacking of systems at a water authority in Pennsylvania. To address these issues, experts recommend strong password management practices, encryption, and … Read more

Volt Typhoon Seen Exfiltrating Sensitive OT Data

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February 20, 2024 at 09:03AM The industrial cybersecurity firm Dragos has identified Volt Typhoon, a hacker group linked to the Chinese government, as a serious threat to organizations using industrial control systems (ICS) or operational technology (OT). The group’s cyberespionage activities and potential for disruption in critical infrastructure are highlighted in Dragos’ 2023 ICS/OT Cybersecurity … Read more