Brewery PLC Hack Exposes OT/ICS Vulnerabilities: 7 Steps to Secure Critical Infrastructure
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Summary
A brewery's programmable logic controller (PLC) was hacked and defaced by hacktivists scanning the open internet, exposing the vulnerability of Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) in critical infrastructure. The breach mirrors the attack on the Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa, demonstrating that even seemingly small facilities like breweries are part of critical infrastructure and at risk. The article provides 7 actionable steps to secure OT/ICS environments against such threats.
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This incident mirrors the attack on the Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa, proving that even a 'small' brewery is critical infrastructure.
Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) – the backbone of power grids, water treatment, and even breweries – are increasingly targeted by hacktivists scanning the open Internet.
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