Researchers reveal OT-specific malware in use and in development

Malware that’s made specifically to target industrial control systems (ICS), Internet of Things (IoT) and operational technology (OT) control devices is still rare, but in the last few weeks security researchers have identified two salient threat… Continue reading Researchers reveal OT-specific malware in use and in development

The role of compromised cyber-physical devices in modern cyberattacks

Cyber-physical devices are increasingly getting compromised and leveraged by criminal groups and state-sponsored threat actors. Fyodor Yarochkin, Senior Threat Solution Architect with Trend Micro, believes that getting a better understanding of attacke… Continue reading The role of compromised cyber-physical devices in modern cyberattacks

OT cyber attacks proliferating despite growing cybersecurity spend

The sharp increase in attacks on operational technology (OT) systems can be primarily attributed to two key factors: the escalating global threats posed by nation-state actors and the active involvement of profit-driven cybercriminals (often sponsored … Continue reading OT cyber attacks proliferating despite growing cybersecurity spend

Inadequate IoT protection can be a costly mistake

97% of organizations are struggling to secure their IoT and connected products to some degree, according to Keyfactor. The research survey also found that 98% of organizations experienced certificate outages in the last 12 months, costing an average of… Continue reading Inadequate IoT protection can be a costly mistake

Advantech’s industrial serial device servers open to attack

Three vulnerabilities in Advantech’s EKI series of serial device servers could be exploited to execute arbitrary commands on the OS level. Source: CyberDanube The vulnerabilities Serial device servers are networking devices that “network-en… Continue reading Advantech’s industrial serial device servers open to attack

Vulnerabilities open Korenix JetWave industrial networking devices to attack

Three vulnerabilities found in a variety of Korenix JetWave industrial access points and LTE cellular gateways may allow attackers to either disrupt their operation or to use them as a foothold for further attacks, CyberDanube researchers have found. &… Continue reading Vulnerabilities open Korenix JetWave industrial networking devices to attack

Oracle vs AWS: Compare top IIoT products

If you’re thinking of connecting your industrial devices and processes to the Internet of Things, here is a comparison of Oracle and AWS IIoT products to help you make the right choice.
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Samsara senses AI and automation advances for IIoT in 2023

Discussions from the IIoT cloud operations provider’s virtual panel showed a ‘world’ where AI and automation will be major disruptors.
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Agritech 4.0: New technologies and leading players to watch

The agritech industry is turning to industrial IoT and other technologies as firms aim to solve the challenges of feeding a growing global population.
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