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IoT/OTApr 10, 2026

Industrial Controllers Still Vulnerable As Conflicts Move to Cyber

US warns of PLC targeting; research finds 179 vulnerable OT devices amid cyber conflicts.

Summary

The US government has issued a warning that programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are being actively targeted in cyber operations, likely related to geopolitical conflicts shifting into cyberspace. Security research has identified 179 vulnerable operational technology (OT) devices, highlighting critical exposure in industrial infrastructure that underpins critical services and manufacturing.

Entities

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) (technology)Operational Technology (OT) (technology)