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Experts warn that about 100,000 ICS complexes remain an easy target.
Almost 100,000 industrial control systems (ICS) worldwide are a potential target for hackers. Such systems play an important role in our daily lives. They regulate the operation of infrastructure facilities: power grids, traffic lights, security mechanisms, and water supply.
"Key infrastructure actively uses ICS to manage its complexes. The discovered vulnerabilities can create serious risks for organizations and society as a whole," researchers from the cybersecurity firm Bitsight confirm in a recent report.
Disrupting these processes will put national security and people's lives at risk.
Experts studied industrial complexes that use popular ICS protocols: Modbus, KNX, BACnet and Niagara Fox. According to the report, about 100 thousand of them are publicly available and managed via the Internet, which is contrary to international security standards. This means that if necessary, potential hackers can easily determine the location and functionality of the equipment.
It is worth noting that many companies use outdated software, which is quite difficult to update, and this increases the risks.
The US is the leader in the number of unprotected ICS. They are followed by Canada, followed by Italy, the United Kingdom and France.
The most vulnerable area is education. Also at risk were the technology sector, government agencies, businesses and the manufacturing industry.
The report concludes with an appeal to manufacturers: "It is necessary to pay more attention to the safety of equipment even before its release and take into account customer feedback to protect already installed systems."
Almost 100,000 industrial control systems (ICS) worldwide are a potential target for hackers. Such systems play an important role in our daily lives. They regulate the operation of infrastructure facilities: power grids, traffic lights, security mechanisms, and water supply.
"Key infrastructure actively uses ICS to manage its complexes. The discovered vulnerabilities can create serious risks for organizations and society as a whole," researchers from the cybersecurity firm Bitsight confirm in a recent report.
Disrupting these processes will put national security and people's lives at risk.
Experts studied industrial complexes that use popular ICS protocols: Modbus, KNX, BACnet and Niagara Fox. According to the report, about 100 thousand of them are publicly available and managed via the Internet, which is contrary to international security standards. This means that if necessary, potential hackers can easily determine the location and functionality of the equipment.
It is worth noting that many companies use outdated software, which is quite difficult to update, and this increases the risks.
The US is the leader in the number of unprotected ICS. They are followed by Canada, followed by Italy, the United Kingdom and France.
The most vulnerable area is education. Also at risk were the technology sector, government agencies, businesses and the manufacturing industry.
The report concludes with an appeal to manufacturers: "It is necessary to pay more attention to the safety of equipment even before its release and take into account customer feedback to protect already installed systems."
