Cyber-attacks Targeting Time Threaten Smart Factories

Cyber-attacks Targeting Time Threaten Smart Factories

First seen 19 Feb 2026, 21:15 UTC EurekalertTechxploreUel.Ac.UkDpaonthenetCybersecurity-Insiders 24.3

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Cyber-attacks can disrupt smart factories by manipulating time settings rather than stealing data or shutting down systems. Researchers indicate that even a minor shift in the clock can lead to significant operational issues for these automated environments.

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2026-02-19
Techxplore and EurekAlert publish articles on time-targeting cyber-attacks