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Unlike traditional IT systems, OT devices in manufacturing and utilities are frequently deployed with outdated firmware, minimal authentication controls, and little to no network isolation, making them attractive targets for automated attacks. The speed of this compromise demonstrates that AI-assisted attacks can dramatically shrink the window organizations have to detect and respond to intrusions. 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