America’s Cyber Achilles Heel: 38% of Global ICS Vulnerabilities Hit Home
With 73% of globally exposed ICS systems in the US and Europe, and the US leading at 38%, internet-exposed human-machine interfaces (HMIs) are a rising threat. Outdated protocols and exposed HMIs put critical infrastructure at severe risk, according to Censys. It’s like leaving your front door open with a “Hack Me” sign.
Hot Take:
Who knew that the industrial control system (ICS) world was the wild, wild west of cybersecurity? It seems like our critical infrastructure is auditioning for a role in “Hackers: The Sequel”. With internet-exposed HMIs, outdated protocols, and a dash of international hacker drama, it’s a plot twist nobody saw coming. Someone call the IT department, stat!
Key Points:
- The U.S. and Europe have the highest number of exposed ICS systems, with the U.S. leading at 38%.
- Internet-exposed human-machine interfaces (HMIs) are a growing threat to ICS security.
- CyberAv3ngers and Cyber Army of Russia Reborn are among the groups exploiting these vulnerabilities.
- Outdated protocols like Modbus and S7 are still in use, adding to security risks.
- A significant number of ICS services are found in wireless networks, making them an easy target for cybercriminals.
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