Forescout finds 670 VNC servers expose unauthenticated access to industrial control systems
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Updated · SecurityWeek · Apr 29
Forescout finds 670 VNC servers expose unauthenticated access to industrial control systems
3 articles · Updated · SecurityWeek · Apr 29
Forescout research reveals these servers are part of nearly 1.6 million internet-exposed VNC servers, with most located in China and the United States.
Many affected servers run outdated Windows versions, and almost 60,000 VNC servers lack authentication, increasing the risk of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure.
Russia-linked groups have targeted OT systems via VNC, and cybercriminals exploit RDP for ransomware, highlighting the urgent need for secure remote access solutions in sensitive sectors.
How can legacy industrial systems, never meant for the internet, be secured against modern state-sponsored hackers?
Could a cyberattack on your local water or power utility already be underway without anyone knowing?
What fundamental cultural shift is required to bridge the dangerous security gap between IT and OT teams?
Are our increasingly 'smart' cities inadvertently being built to be more fragile and vulnerable to attack?
As AI automates cyberattacks, are human defenders being pushed into an unwinnable, high-speed arms race?