Cybersecurity Chaos: Exposed Critical Systems Surge Sparks Global Alarm
Bitsight has sounded the alarm on the unforgivable exposure of ICS/OT systems, as their vulnerability skyrockets. With exposed devices jumping by 12% in 2024, the real-world risk is palpable. From stalling pumps to flickering lights, the report warns: this isn’t just theory. Time to patch up before the lights go out!
Hot Take:
In a shocking twist, the systems managing our power grids and manufacturing plants are playing hide-and-seek, but they forgot to hide! The result? An ‘unforgivable exposure’ that leaves critical infrastructure as open as a 24-hour diner. Bitsight’s report is the wake-up call we didn’t ask for but desperately need. So, let’s tuck those ICS/OT systems back under the digital covers before something goes bump in the night!
Key Points:
- Bitsight reports a 12% rise in ICS/OT exposure in 2024, with devices jumping from 160,000 to 180,000 IPs.
- Exposed systems face real-world risks, including stalled pumps and flickering lights due to vulnerabilities.
- Industrial protocols like Modbus and S7 are often left with default settings, increasing security risks.
- Threat actors are targeting these systems with new malware strains FrostyGoop and Fuxnet.
- The US leads in exposed devices, but Italy and Spain face higher risks relative to their size.
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