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title: Microsoft Warns of Surge in Cyber Attacks Targeting Internet-Exposed OT Devices
description: Microsoft has warned of a surge in cyber attacks targeting internet-exposed operational technology (OT) devices, emphasizing the crucial need to improve the security posture of OT devices and prevent critical systems from becoming easy targets.
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# Microsoft Warns of Surge in Cyber Attacks Targeting Internet-Exposed OT Devices

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 Nathan Zych

May 31, 2024

Microsoft has warned of a surge in cyber attacks targeting internet-exposed operational technology (OT) devices, emphasizing the crucial need to improve the security posture of OT devices and prevent critical systems from becoming easy targets.

According to the Microsoft Threat Intelligence team, the spate of cyber attacks targeting such environments since late 2023 highlights the importance of securing OT devices.

Read more: [Microsoft Warns of Surge in Cyber Attacks Targeting Internet-Exposed OT Devices](https://thehackernews.com/2024/05/microsoft-warns-of-surge-in-cyber.html)

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