Security News > 2024 > January > Global critical infrastructure faces relentless cyber activity

In the last year, the world's critical infrastructure - the medical, power, communications, waste, manufacturing, and transportation equipment that connects people and machines - has been under near-constant attack, according to Forescout.

Persistent attacks on OT. Only 35% of exploited vulnerabilities made an appearance in the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list.

Operational Technology finds itself under relentless assault, with five key protocols bearing the brunt of persistent attacks.

The Agent Tesla Remote Access Trojan commands a significant 16% share of observed malicious activity.

As the primary pillars of societal infrastructure, these industries are at the forefront of cyber warfare, emphasizing the need for heightened security measures and collaborative efforts.

Costante continues, "The key lies in achieving comprehensive visibility, ensuring real-time contextual awareness of every device, whether managed or unmanaged. By doing so, large enterprises can transition from a reactive defense posture to a more proactive approach, steering clear of the futile game of security whack-a-mole. This shift towards enhanced visibility and proactive defense strategies signals a brighter outlook for critical infrastructure."

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