05
Sep
Attacks using ransomware have increased in frequency in recent years. Any system that is directly or indirectly connected to the Internet is potentially susceptible to attacks. This article describes the danger of ransomware attacks on systems used for operations technology (OT). It also discusses how to protect operational technology (OT) assets from ransomware. What Is Ransomware? Malicious software called ransomware was used to encrypt user files and prevent access to them without a key. A user must pay a ransom to the hackers withholding the data in exchange for that key. Computer and network system compromises have existed for a…