Critical infrastructure systems face increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks, with hackers using legitimate tools already present in targeted networks to avoid detection and establish persistence.

• "Living off the land" tactics make attacks nearly impossible to detect because hackers utilize legitimate system tools 
• The attack on American Water disrupted IT systems like customer billing while highlighting vulnerabilities in essential services
• Convergence of operational technology and information technology creates more entry points for attackers
• European infrastructure experiencing surge in cyber attacks since Russia-Ukraine conflict began
• Poland reported over 400,000 cyber incidents in first half of 2024, double the total for all of 2023
• "Hybrid attacks" combine traditional hacking with disinformation campaigns and communication disruption
• Geopolitical tensions fuel sophisticated attacks targeting critical infrastructure
• Global cooperation required to protect interconnected systems from evolving threats

Stay vigilant and stay safe.

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