Internet Exposed: 145,000 Industrial Control Systems Await Cyber Chaos!
New research by Censys reveals over 145,000 internet-exposed Industrial Control Systems (ICS) in 175 countries, with 48,000 in the U.S. alone. These vulnerable systems use outdated protocols, posing risks to critical infrastructure. As cyber threats increase, securing these systems becomes crucial to prevent potential disruptions and safeguard national security.
Hot Take:
Looks like the Industrial Control Systems (ICS) are having a global coming-out party, and everyone’s invited — hackers included! With over 145,000 internet-exposed ICS, it’s like leaving the backdoor open and hoping the raccoons don’t notice. But hey, who needs security updates when your protocols are older than disco?
Key Points:
- The U.S. leads the world in ICS exposure, with over 48,000 systems saying “Howdy, hackers!”
- ICS protocols from the 1970s are still grooving, much like your uncle’s dance moves at weddings.
- 34% of C-more HMIs are linked to water and wastewater, making them the wettest target for cyber villains.
- A rise in ICS-centric malware, like FrostyGoop, is the latest party crasher in the cyber world.
- Healthcare’s got its own set of dramas, with medical devices being the popular kids on the hacker’s playground.
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