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OT

Operational Technology — Hardware and software that monitors and controls physical devices, processes, and infrastructure — such as manufacturing equipment, power grids, and pipelines — as distinct from traditional IT, which manages data. OT security prioritizes safety and continuous availability, since an outage or malfunction can cause physical harm, not just data loss.

Recent coverage mentioning OT

Enhancing OT Security with Cyber Deception Strategies
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Threat Intel

Enhancing OT Security with Cyber Deception Strategies

Implement cyber deception in OT to detect, deter, and understand threats targeting critical infrastructure. Gain vital intelligence from attacker interactions.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Sep 8, 2026
INFO
Threat Intel

AI-Assisted PLC Exploit Porting: WAGO RCE via Claude

Forescout researchers used Anthropic's Claude to port a WAGO PLC RCE exploit, demonstrating AI's potential in offensive security but highlighting current challenges.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Sep 1, 2026
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Threat Intel

DoD Refrigeration Outages: Hacking or Malfunction?

Multiple U.S. DoD commissaries report refrigeration outages, leading to speculation of cyberattack amidst a lack of official cause.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Sep 1, 2026
U.S. Sanctions Iran-Linked Hackers Targeting Critical Infrastructure
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Threat Intel

U.S. Sanctions Iran-Linked Hackers Targeting Critical Infrastructure

U.S. Treasury sanctions Iran-linked cyber actors, including Mabna Institute members, for critical infrastructure breaches and cyber theft.

Runtime Rebel Intel
5 min read · Aug 26, 2026
TSN Protocols Vulnerabilities Threaten OT Security
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Threat Intel

TSN Protocols Vulnerabilities Threaten OT Security

New research reveals how unprotected Time-Sensitive Networking protocols in industrial systems could allow attackers to disrupt physical processes.

Runtime Rebel Intel
2 min read · Aug 23, 2026
Aviation Cybersecurity: Understanding Wi-Fi Disruption Risks
INFO
Threat Intel

Aviation Cybersecurity: Understanding Wi-Fi Disruption Risks

An analysis of aviation Wi-Fi security concerns following a reported Delta flight disruption, examining potential risks and mitigation strategies.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Aug 22, 2026

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