Cybercrims target physical building systems, not just data

Attackers hacked thousands of remote-controlled refrigeration systems across hundreds of French grocery stores, spiking temperatures and sparking fires. Armis Labs found 73% of organizations own building automation systems used in ransomware attacks, and 91% of BAS communicate over insecure protocols.

• Thousands of refrigeration systems hacked in hundreds of French stores
• 73% of organizations own BAS used in ransomware attacks
• 91% of building automation systems use insecure protocols
• AI helps attackers understand obscure OSes like VxWorks