“ When the hackers get into the system , they have the ability to cause a catastrophe or even cause injury – this makes cybersecurity much more important ”
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even when security is threatened . Hackers will pick the most profitable manufacturer or enterprise to attack . If your business is profitable and successful sooner or later they will come for you . You need to be prepared and protected .”
Heightened risk from pandemic According to Liu , the current pandemic has shifted the security landscape considerably and introduced many new risks leaving the door wide open for malicious adversaries .
“ When the hackers get into the system , they have the ability to cause a catastrophe or even cause injury – this makes cybersecurity much more important ”
DR TERENCE LIU CEO OF TXONE NETWORKS , VICE PRESIDENT OF TREND MICRO
“ The cybersecurity world has fundamentally changed . Prior to COVID-19 , a manufacturer could rely on physical help for the machines on their shop floor . Now , such help is delivered through remote diagnostics which may have to be accessed through the internet .
“ When you open the door to that technician , you also open the door to hackers – actually , it ' s the same door . If hackers decide to target your company , they ’ ll return again and again trying to find a way into your network , and if they ’ re successful then not long after that the key to your door will be available for sale on the internet . Another group of hackers will leverage that information to get into your system , implant ransomware , exfiltrate sensitive data , and demand money for its return .”
“ Manufacturers need to think more about the process of creating protection , and how to have a secure way for your vendors or technicians to be able to access your system . That ' s a challenge for companies who don ' t have a good defensive strategy in place .
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