Explosive 400 pc Rise in IoT and OT Malware Attacks Threatens Critical Industries, Zscaler Report Warns

The Zscaler’s ThreatLabz report revealed a 400% leap in malware attacks on IoT and OT systems, majorly impacting the manufacturing sector. The evolving IoT malware threat necessitates visibility into IoT device traffic and a zero-trust architecture. The study also highlighted that most IoT exploits targeted legacy vulnerabilities, emphasizing the need for prioritized IoT and OT security with a breach assumption mindset.