Bosch Wrench Vulnerable To Ransomware

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Conor Healy
Jan 12, 2024
IPVMU Certified

Is the Internet of Things going too far?

Researchers at Nozomi Networks found an internet-connected wrench made by Bosch Rexroth has 25 vulnerabilities that allowed them to install ransomware on the devices and "hijack tightening programs."

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Jorge Lozano
Jan 15, 2024
Condortech Services, Inc.

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Conor Healy
Jan 15, 2024
IPVMU Certified

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