The latest report released by Kaspersky ICS CERT on June 10 indicates that in the first quarter of 2025, 21.9% of global Industrial Control System (ICS) computers encountered malicious object attacks, a figure that remains stable compared to the previous quarter.
The report emphasizes that the internet has become the primary source of threats to Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure across all regions. This pervasive threat primarily arises from ICS computers accessing malicious or compromised network resources, as well as content disseminated through instant messaging tools, cloud storage, and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs). Regionally, Africa has the highest proportion of affected ICS computers at 29.6%, while Northern Europe has the lowest at 10.7%. This disparity highlights the regional imbalance in cybersecurity maturity, reflecting a systemic lack of investment in cybersecurity tools, expertise, and awareness in vulnerable areas.
Specifically, Africa (12.76%), Southeast Asia (12.32%), and Central Asia (9.50%) face higher internet threats, including blacklisted internet resources, malicious scripts, phishing pages, cryptojacking programs, and spyware. Email clients are the second largest source of threats, particularly in Southern Europe (6.76%), the Middle East (5.17%), and Latin America (4.55%).
Kaspersky’s findings urge industries to enhance cybersecurity investments by strengthening perimeter defenses, network segmentation, and employee training to protect critical OT environments from an increasingly complex threat ecosystem.
Original link:
https://gbhackers.com/new-report-highlights-the-internet-as-the-primary-threat/
Source: Security Cow
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