"High-Impact Attacks On Critical Infrastructure Climb 140%"

According to a recent report, over 150 industrial operations were impacted by cyberattacks in 2022, with physical consequences in process manufacturing, discrete manufacturing, and critical industrial infrastructures. Additionally, the total number of attacks increased by 2.4 times compared to the previous year. In the next five years, cyberattacks could close down up to 15,000 industrial sites at this rate. The new report by Waterfall Security revealed a 140 percent increase in cyberattacks against industrial operations in 2022, most of which involved ransomware encrypting critical computer systems and invaluable data across Information Technology (IT) networks. The attacks also affected Operational Technology (OT), with consequences extending beyond system delays. The Waterfall Security report highlighted significant incidents, such as outages at well-known companies, including 14 plants of a leading automobile manufacturer, 23 tire plants of a popular brand, and more. This article continues to discuss the growth in high-impact cyberattacks on critical infrastructure.  

Security Intelligence reports "High-Impact Attacks On Critical Infrastructure Climb 140%"