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An Invisible Attack Surface: Thousands of Industrial Control Systems Exposed Near Data Centers
TrendAI Research found thousands of industrial control systems (ICS) controlling cooling, power, and environmental infrastructure near U.S. data centers exposed to the public internet. These devices lack security hardening and were designed for operational efficiency rather than threat resistance. The discovery reveals a significant gap in data center perimeter defenses.
Why it matters: Data center operators and infrastructure teams need immediate inventory and network segmentation of ICS devices, as exposed control systems can be remotely compromised to disrupt cooling, power distribution, or environmental controls, causing cascading outages.
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