With the growing integration of information technology and industry, the Internet of Things (IoT) and big data are increasingly shaping modern manufacturing. More and more devices are now connected to networks, making it easier for companies to monitor and maintain their operations. However, this rapid expansion of the industrial IoT also brings with it a significant and often overlooked threat.
Once an industrial system is compromised, hackers can rewrite control programs, leading to devastating consequences for factories and critical infrastructure. According to a recent report from Kaspersky Lab, the manufacturing sector has become the second most targeted industry for cyberattacks. A third of all attacks were directed at industrial control systems (ICS) and manufacturing computers, highlighting the growing vulnerability in this area.
The report revealed that in the first half of 2017, nearly 18,000 different types of malware targeted industrial automation systems. Most of these attacks occurred in companies involved in material production, equipment manufacturing, and goods distribution. Sectors such as engineering, education, and food and beverage were also affected. Notably, energy companies saw their ICS computers targeted in almost 5% of all attacks.
Malware typically enters through the connection points between enterprise networks and industrial systems, or via internet access on industrial networks. Many attacks occur when industrial computers connect to the internet through mobile networks. Surveys show that most of these threats come in the form of encrypted Trojans, often disguised as spam emails, malicious attachments, or links to download malware.
In the event of a conflict between two nations, one side could use cyber warfare to target the other’s industrial control systems, disrupting power plants, nuclear facilities, oil refineries, and essential public services. This could lead to power outages, water shortages, and communication failures. The resulting chaos would be catastrophic, with consequences that are hard to imagine. As industries become more connected, securing these systems is no longer optional—it's essential.
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