Over 145,000 Industrial Control Systems Across 175 Countries Found Exposed Online
Briefly

Many of these protocols can be dated back to the 1970s but remain foundational to industrial processes without the same security improvements the rest of the world has seen.
The security of ICS devices is a critical element in protecting a country's critical infrastructure. To protect it, we must understand the nuances of how these devices are exposed and vulnerable.
The analysis found that 38% of the devices are located in North America, highlighting a significant concentration of vulnerabilities that need urgent attention.
Cyber attacks specifically targeting ICS systems have been comparatively rare, with only nine malware strains discovered to date, but an increase is noted.
Read at The Hacker News
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