Security News > 2021 > June > USB threats could critically impact business operations

According to a report released by Honeywell, USB threats that can severely impact business operations increased significantly during a disruptive year when the usage of removable media and network connectivity also grew.

USB devices leading to OT critical business disruption.

The research also highlights that 79% of cyber threats originating from USB devices or removable media could lead to a critical business disruption in the operational technology environment.

At the same time, there was a 30% increase in the use of USB devices in production facilities last year, highlighting the growing dependence on removable media.

Along with USB attacks, research shows a growing number of cyber threats including remote access, Trojans and content-based malware have the potential to cause severe disruption to industrial infrastructure.

Intruders are using removable media and USB devices as an initial attack vector to penetrate networks and open them up to major attacks.

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