Security News > 2025 > February > OT/ICS cyber threats escalate as geopolitical conflicts intensify

Ransomware attacks against industrial organizations surged by 87% over the past year, while new malware families designed specifically for OT environments emerged. These findings highlight a troubling trend: OT systems are increasingly becoming mainstream targets, and even sophisticated threat actors use relatively unsophisticated tactics to infiltrate and disrupt industrial operations. State-sponsored groups embed themselves in critical infrastructure, while hacktivists and cybercriminals exploit known vulnerabilities, weak remote access configurations, and exposed OT assets. A persistent lack … More → The post OT/ICS cyber threats escalate as geopolitical conflicts intensify appeared first on Help Net Security.

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