Chapter 7

Hacking Industrial Control Systems

Abstract

An in-depth discussion on how an industrial network might be attacked, including possible target systems, and the potential consequences should those targets be compromised. Learn how a hacker thinks, how malware works, and what to do if your industrial network becomes infected.

Keywords

Hacking
Attack Targets
Attack Vectors
Potential consequences
DoS
Replay attacks
Stuxnet
Shamoon
Distrack
Flame
Skywiper
Information in this chapter
Motives and Consequences
Common Industrial Targets
Common Attack Methods
Examples of Advanced Industrial Cyber Threats
Attack Trends
Dealing with an Infection

Motives and consequences

Industrial networks are responsible for continuous and ...

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