We tackle the top malware detections in manufacturing networks, based on data from the Trend Micro™ Smart Protection Network™ infrastructure, review the common security threats to the manufacturing industry, and discuss how cybersecurity can be improved.
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In our research, we found that it is possible to perform attacks within or out of RF range. For remote attackers out of the transmission range, there are two possibilities: be a truly remote attacker and do a computer-borne attack (that is, to take control of a computer used to software-program or -control the RF devices), or have temporary physical access to the facility to drop a battery-powered, pocket-sized embedded device for remote access. As a proof of concept (PoC), we developed such a device to show the feasibility.
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We delve into the protocol security issues that may crop up from a technology perspective. The scarce awareness that we’ve observed around the current state of MQTT and CoAP can enable attackers in achieving their goals, ranging from reconnaissance and lateral movement to remote control and targeted attacks.
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In our research Exposed and Vulnerable Critical Infrastructure: Water and Energy Industries, we not only found exposed industrial control system (ICS) human machine interfaces (HMIs) but also pointed out how these systems were at risk. This risk is corroborated by the active interest in water and energy ICSs shown by different kinds of cybercriminal groups.
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Energy and water are two of the most central critical infrastructures (CIs). Both sectors have undergone necessary changes to reflect the latest in technology and improve how natural resources are harnessed and distributed. At present, these changes are heading toward more interconnected systems, especially through the integration of industrial internet of things (IIoT) technologies.
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