Tag: industrial automation

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Siemens PLC device mounted on a wall in an industrial control room with a cityscape visible through a window.

US Warns of AI-Powered Attacks on Siemens PLCs

The US government has issued a stark warning: hackers are harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to launch targeted attacks on vulnerable Siemens PLCs, critical infrastructure devices used in water, energy, and manufacturing sectors. This is no hypothetical threat - it's a very real and active danger.

Analyst 207Aug 24, 2026

Industrial control room with a Siemens S7 Series PLC surrounded by equipment.

Feds Warn of AI-Generated Code Threat to Critical Infrastructure Controllers

The feds have issued a dire warning: AI-generated code is being used to actively threaten critical infrastructure controllers, putting industries like water, energy, and manufacturing at risk. This is a very real and present danger, not just a hypothetical threat.

Analyst 207Aug 19, 2026

Technicians in an industrial control room examine equipment, including a Siemens PLC device on a workbench.

US Agencies Warn of AI-Driven Attacks on Siemens PLCs

US agencies have sounded the alarm on a growing threat: hackers are using artificial intelligence to launch automated attacks on critical infrastructure, including factories, power plants, and water systems, by targeting Siemens PLCs. This active threat has prompted a joint warning from the NSA, CISA, FBI, Department of Energy, and Environmental Protection Agency.

Analyst 207Aug 19, 2026

Robotic arm assembles commercial jet engine on production line with tools and technician in background.

Pratt & Whitney Deploys Robot for Jet Engine Assembly

Meet BARB, Pratt & Whitney's innovative robotic solution that's revolutionizing jet engine assembly by taking on the tricky task of bearing assembly, and freeing up human workers to focus on more complex tasks. For $20 million, BARB brings precision and reliability to the production line, handling critical bearings for the 1100G geared turbofan engine.

Analyst 207Jul 26, 2026

A dimly lit industrial control room with a clean, empty workstation and unoccupied chair in front of computer screens and…

Malicious Activity on Industrial Systems Declines to 3-Year Low

Malicious activity on industrial systems has hit a 3-year low, with only 19.6% of ICS computers encountering malicious objects in Q1 2026 - a significant drop of 1.4 times from Q2 2023. However, beneath the calm surface, localized spikes of threats persist, warranting close attention.

Analyst 207Jul 8, 2026