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The Invisible Threat to 'Make in India': How a Software Bug Could Shut Down a Factory.

The Invisible Threat to ‘Make in India’: How a Software Bug Could Shut Down a Factory Last updated: October 15, 2025 (IST) TL;DR: A simple software bug in PLC/HMI projects, firmware, or MES/SCADA connectors can cascade into a plant-wide stop . If OT networks are flat, vendor access is always-on, or change control is weak, an attacker—or even an unintended update—can push controllers into STOP/PROGRAM state. Segment OT, harden engineering access, require signed downloads, and monitor ICS protocols for unsafe commands. Context: ‘Make in India’ Meets OT Reality • How a Bug Becomes a Shutdown • Who’s at Risk • Business Impact in India & Export Markets • Mitigations (Do This Now) • Detection & Monitoring • Buyer’s Checklist (CISOs/Plant Heads) • FAQs Context: ‘Make in India’ Meets OT Reality India’s manufacturing surge relies on tightly coupled OT (Operational Technology) and IT stacks: PLCs/PACs, HMIs, SCADA/MES, historians, cloud ana...

The Factory's Off Switch: Rockwell Flaw Puts Your Production Line at Risk of Complete Shutdown.

The Factory's Off Switch: Rockwell Flaw Puts Your Production Line at Risk of Complete Shutdown Last updated: October 15, 2025 (IST) TL;DR: A misconfiguration or vulnerability in ICS/SCADA controllers can let attackers trigger a remote stop —the industrial equivalent of an “off switch.” If your Rockwell/PLC environment is flat-networked , uses default creds , or exposes engineering workstations , an operator-less shutdown becomes feasible. Segment, lock down remote access, patch rapidly, and implement safety interlocks and change control to prevent unplanned STOP states. What’s the Risk? • How It Gets Exploited • Who’s Affected • Business Impact • Mitigations (Do This Now) • Detection & Monitoring • FAQs What’s the Risk? Industrial controllers (PLCs/PACs) can be coerced into a STOP or “ Program ” state if an adversary reaches management interfaces , engineering protocols , or update channels . In practice, that means conveyors hal...

Update Your Chrome Browser NOW to Fix a Critical Security Flaw.

CyberDudeBivash — Daily Threat Intel & Research cyberdudebivash.com | cyberdudebivash-news.blogspot.com | cyberbivash.blogspot.com | cryptobivash.code.blog Update Your Chrome Browser NOW to Fix a Critical Security Flaw A newly disclosed critical vulnerability in Google Chrome can allow remote code execution or data theft via a malicious page . Update immediately on desktop and mobile , then verify your version. We include fast steps for individuals and enterprise admins. Author: CyberDudeBivash • Date: October 15, 2025 • Category: Urgent Advisory Follow our LinkedIn Newsletter Disclosure: This article may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through them, we may earn a commission. We only recommend tools we would use in a professional security workflow. Kaspersky — Endpoint & Password Protection ...

EMERGENCY PATCH NOW: Critical RCE Flaws (CVSS 9.9) Turn Veeam Backups into a Network Backdoor

CyberDudeBivash — Daily Threat Intel & Research cyberdudebivash.com | cyberdudebivash-news.blogspot.com | cyberbivash.blogspot.com | cryptobivash.code.blog EMERGENCY PATCH NOW: Critical RCE Flaws (CVSS 9.9) Turn Veeam Backups into a Network Backdoor A set of critical remote code execution (RCE) flaws in popular Veeam backup components can enable unauthenticated or low-friction takeover of backup servers — the crown jewels for ransomware actors. Treat this as an emergency patch : upgrade now, lock down management, rotate credentials, and hunt for persistence. Author: CyberDudeBivash • Date: October 15, 2025 • Category: Urgent Advisory Follow our LinkedIn Newsletter Disclosure: This article may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through them, we may earn a commission. We only recommend tools we would use in a professional se...

That 'Court Summons' in Your Inbox is a Scam to Steal Your UPI and Banking Passwords.

CyberDudeBivash — Daily Threat Intel & Research cyberdudebivash.com | cyberdudebivash-news.blogspot.com | cyberbivash.blogspot.com | cryptobivash.code.blog That “Court Summons” in Your Inbox is a Scam to Steal Your UPI and Banking Passwords A surge of emails pretend to be court summons / legal notices with urgent deadlines. The intent is simple: panic you into opening a malicious link or attachment that harvests your UPI PIN/OTP, netbanking credentials, and card data . This advisory explains exactly how the scam works and how to stop it — for individuals, teams, and SOCs. Author: CyberDudeBivash • Date: October 15, 2025 • Category: Consumer Protection Disclosure: This article may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through them, we may earn a commission. We only recommend tools we would use in a professional security workflow. Kasper...

WARNING: Your npm install is a Digital Minefield. Here's How to Stay Safe.

CyberDudeBivash — Daily Threat Intel & Research cyberdudebivash.com | cyberbivash.blogspot.com | cryptobivash.code.blog WARNING: Your npm install is a Digital Minefield. Here’s How to Stay Safe. The modern JavaScript supply chain is a magnet for typosquats , protestware , dependency confusion , and malicious postinstall scripts. This guide turns fear into a checklist: harden your developer workflow, CI, and production images — and stop risky packages before they execute. Author: CyberDudeBivash • Date: October 15, 2025 • Category: Supply Chain Security Disclosure: This article may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through them, we may earn a commission. We only recommend tools we would use in a professional security workflow. Kaspersky — Endpoint & Password Protection Developer workstation & admin console baseline. ...