"Industrial Robotics - Are You Increasing Your Cybersecurity Risk?"

Industrial robots have been used to support product manufacturing, productivity, and safety. Though there has not been a wave of cyberattacks against industrial robots that we know of, such robots are expected to become a more attractive target for hackers as the costs of such technology decrease and number of robots increases. Researchers have already demonstrated proof-of-concept (POC) attacks on well-known robots in which ransomware was executed. As cyberattacks on robots in industrial environments can impact the operation of businesses and the physical safety of workers, it is important that the security of such technology is improved through further research and developments. This article continues to discuss the growing use of robots in industrial environments, challenges associated with industrial robots, the cybersecurity risks raised by these robots, and the importance of designing robots with security in mind.   

Security Week reports "Industrial Robotics - Are You Increasing Your Cybersecurity Risk?"