Healthcare Sector
4 articles covering healthcare OT/ICS security
GhostLock CVE-2026-43499: Advisory for OT Environments Running Linux-Based Historian and SCADA Systems
The GhostLock Linux kernel vulnerability (CVE-2026-43499) enables local privilege escalation to root in approximately five seconds with 97% reliability. OT environments running Linux-based historian servers, OPC-UA gateways, and SCADA platforms are directly affected. Patching and mitigation guidance for industrial operators.
Healthcare IoMT and Medical Device Cybersecurity: FDA Requirements and the Current Threat Landscape
Ransomware groups are actively targeting hospital networks via unpatched medical devices running legacy operating systems. This analysis covers the FDA's post-market cybersecurity framework, the IoMT attack surface, and practical segmentation approaches for healthcare OT environments.
Building Automation System Security: BACnet, BMS Hardening, and the OT-IT Convergence Risk
Building automation systems control HVAC, lighting, access control, and fire suppression across commercial and industrial facilities. As BAS deployments converge with IP networks, legacy protocols like BACnet and Modbus are now internet-adjacent — with predictable results for attack surface.
Claroty 2026 State of XIoT Security: OT Vulnerability Disclosures Hit New High
Claroty's annual State of XIoT Security report documents record-high vulnerability disclosures across operational technology, IoT, and connected medical devices. OT vulnerabilities now account for the majority of disclosed flaws, with critical infrastructure sectors facing compounded exposure from legacy device lifecycles and the accelerating advisory pace.