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Bots Getting Better at Hacking Operational Technology

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Bots Getting Better at Hacking Operational Technology

Artificial intelligence (AI) models can reliably execute individual steps in multi-stage attacks against operational technology (OT) systems when guided by humans, though fully autonomous AI-powered OT attacks remain theoretical. Security experts debate how quickly this capability gap will close as AI models advance.

Why it matters: OT security teams must assume attackers will increasingly use AI to accelerate reconnaissance, exploitation, and lateral movement, requiring faster threat detection and response even if attacks remain partially human-directed today.

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