thehackernews.com 8/6/2026, 1:33:12 PM · external

Thousands of Rockwell PLCs exposed, 22 in water attack cities

Thousands of Rockwell PLCs exposed, 22 in water attack cities
CyberSIXT Evidence Panel Source marked as original reporting

THE article discusses the alarming exposure of over 4,400 Rockwell programmable logic controllers (PLCs) online, with 22 of these located in cities that have been targeted in water system attacks. The findings raise significant concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure, particularly in water systems. It highlights the urgent need for improved security measures to protect against potential exploitation by cybercriminals.

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