Many Attacks Aimed at EU Targeted OT, Says Cybersecurity Agency

Many Attacks Aimed at EU Targeted OT, Says Cybersecurity Agency

ENISA’s 2025 Threat Landscape report highlights a growing focus on operational technology (OT) systems in cyberattacks targeting the EU, with 18.2% of threats aimed at these critical systems. Noteworthy threat groups such as Z-Pentest Alliance, Rippersec, and Infrastructure Destruction Squad are actively targeting OT infrastructure, often with politically motivated motives. #ENISA #OTThreats #ZPentestAlliance #Rippersec #IDS #Cyberattacks

Keypoints

  • ENISA’s 2025 report analyzed nearly 4,900 cybersecurity incidents from July 2024 to June 2025.
  • 18.2% of threats observed targeted operational technology (OT) systems.
  • Pro-Russian hacker groups like Z-Pentest Alliance and Rippersec are actively attacking industrial control and OT systems.
  • The Infrastructure Destruction Squad developed VoltRuptor, an ICS-specific malware sold on the dark web.
  • Recent attacks have included incidents on industrial facilities across Europe, Ukraine, Romania, and the US.

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