Building Automation Under Siege: Cyber Attacks Skyrocket in 2024!
Industrial automation protocols remain the top target for attacks in operational technology, states Forescout’s 2024 Threat Roundup report. Building automation systems are also increasingly in the crosshairs. While Modbus leads the attack list, building automation vulnerabilities now offer threat actors a buffet of exploits, proving that even buildings aren’t safe from cyber shenanigans.
Hot Take:
Someone call Bob the Builder, because building automation systems are under attack! While industrial automation protocols are still the “cool kids” in the hacker’s crosshairs, building automation is gaining popularity faster than avocado toast at a millennial brunch. Forescout’s report is the equivalent of a cybersecurity reality show, where the drama is real, and the stakes are high. Tune in to see which protocol gets voted off Hacker Island next!
Key Points:
- Industrial automation protocols, especially Modbus, are the most targeted in OT attacks.
- Building automation systems are increasingly becoming a target for cyber attackers.
- Forescout’s report highlights vulnerabilities in building automation systems.
- 73% of exploited vulnerabilities were not listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
- Many vulnerabilities affect a range of products from notable companies.