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INCIDENT 162DDoSLOW / UNDER REVIEWSourced
Defending Against an Active Threat to Siemens S7 Series PLCs
<h2><strong>Executive summary</strong></h2> <p><em><strong>Note:</strong> This advisory relates to an active threat to Siemens S7 Series programmable logic controllers (PLCs). However, ongoing PLC targeting activity is broader than Siemens PLCs. All PLC owners and operators should apply relevant mitigations to reduce the risk to their devices and systems. The Siemens-specific content in this advisory should be understood and applied as one subset of the wider threat landscape.</em></p> <p><strong>Top Mitigations</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li><strong>Inventory </strong>all Siemens S7…
Last evidence update
19 AUG 2026 · 12:00 UTC
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1
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reported
United StatesManufacturingEnergyGovernmentUtilitiesDefense
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20 AUG · 05:03 UTC
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