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Ransomware scum have put a target on the no man's land between IT and operations
- Criminals are targeting the systems between IT and operational tech, impacting critical infrastructure.
- These in-between systems are vital for industries like petroleum pipelines where product integrity is crucial.
- Attacks on these systems have severe operational implications and may lead to extortion demands being met.
- Ransomware groups are increasingly targeting OT assets, leading to different discussions around extortion payments.
- Experts highlight the danger of attacks on OT and ICS systems within critical infrastructure.
- Notable incidents like the Colonial Pipeline attack have shown the vulnerability of critical services to ransomware.
- Ransomware attacks on healthcare and industrial processes are increasing, prompting organizations to consider paying ransom for safety reasons.
- Nation-state actors like Russia, China, and Iran are also targeting critical systems with destructive ICS attacks.
- Sophisticated attacks aim to remotely control systems for prolonged damage, requiring a shift in defense strategies.
- Protecting critical networks now involves swift detection of adversary manipulation to prevent long-term damage.
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