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Los ciberataques en el sector manufacturero son cada vez más preocupantes: ¡las máquinas de producción podrían quedar paralizadas!
Cyberattacks in the Manufacturing Sector Are Increasingly Concerning: Production Machines Could Be Paralyzed!
citadirecta.com.ar | Local Language | News | Nov. 24, 2025 | Cyber Attacks and Data Loss
Cyber threats targeting the manufacturing sector are increasing in frequency and sophistication, particularly in Indonesia and regional areas. PT ITSEC Asia Tbk, a cybersecurity and AI company, has stressed the urgent need for national industrial preparedness to combat a growing wave of cyberattacks aimed at operational environments. Patrick Dannacher, the company's CEO, emphasized that ransomware and supply chain attacks have become tangible threats, driven by the rise of cloud connectivity, the Internet of Things (IoT), and the convergence of operational technology (OT) with information technology (IT) systems.
The nature of cyberattacks is evolving, shifting from office networks directly to production lines. Attack methods include infected laptops, hijacked supplier accounts, and insecure remote connections, which can disrupt production, cause safety hazards, and result in significant financial losses and contractual penalties. Many factories still run decades-old machines connected directly to IT networks or the cloud without adequate protections, exposing vulnerabilities such as flat networks, insecure protocols, outdated firmware, and default credentials. Such weaknesses can allow attackers to move laterally from office systems to production control systems like PLCs or HMIs.
Ransomware is now seen as an inevitable threat for manufacturers, with the risk of lateral attacks increasing once OT and IT systems are interconnected. Consequences include production stoppages, safety risks, and reputational damage. To mitigate these risks, companies must implement OT-specific incident response plans, maintain reliable data backups, routinely test recovery procedures, and conduct continuous 24/7 threat monitoring and hunting.
The most significant challenge, according to ITSEC Asia, lies not in technology but in governance. Without clear risk ownership, uniform security standards, and consistent funding, cybersecurity efforts in manufacturing tend to be fragmented and ineffective, leaving the sector increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks.