PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) are a technology platform at the core of industrial control systems (ICS), used to automate and control processes in critical sectors such as water and energy.
Overview
PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) are a technology platform at the core of industrial control systems (ICS), used to automate and control processes in critical sectors such as water and energy. They connect OT networks to equipment and execute automated logic, making them high-value targets for cyber threats; recent warnings underscore their cybersecurity significance as hacktivists focus on ICS to disrupt infrastructure.
Related Threat Clusters
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Hacktivists Target Canadian Critical Infrastructure with ICS Attacks
Canadian cybersecurity officials reported a series of attacks by hacktivists on critical infrastructure, specifically targeting industrial control systems (ICS) in water, energy, and agricultural sectors. The Canadian…
6 articles · Updated November 3, 2025 -
Hacktivists Breach Canadian Critical Infrastructure Systems
Canadian authorities have reported multiple breaches of critical infrastructure systems by hacktivists, affecting water, energy, and agricultural facilities. The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security issued an alert…
4 articles · Updated October 30, 2025 -
SMEs Urged to Enhance Cybersecurity Ahead of Small Business Saturday
Roy Shelton, CEO of Connectus Business Solutions, has advised small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to improve their cybersecurity practices as new data reveals a significant rise in cyber-attacks. A government…
32 articles · Updated November 16, 2025
Recent Intelligence Reports
- Hacktivists increasingly target industrial control systems, Canada Cyber Centre warns — Csoonline · November 3, 2025
- Canada says hacktivists breached water and energy facilities — Bleepingcomputer · October 29, 2025