Abstract: This article focuses on the threats associated with the USB removable media that adversaries use as an attack vector to disrupt Industrial Control Systems (ICSs) as these USB devices are the main source for distributing malwares, ransomware campaigns and attacking against industrial plants and operational technology (OT) systems. Moreover, weaponized Human interface devices (HID) devices such as keyboards and mice, charging cables for smartphones are serious threats that can be used to compromise industrial plants control systems.
Keywords: Cybersecurity, USB threats, Universal Serial Bus attacks, attacks, Attackers, OT, Operational Technologies, Industrial Plants, Control Systems, Weaponized, Penetrate, Risk mitigation, Sophisticated attacker.
Title: Removable Media Threats to Industrial Plants
Author: Saad Al-Amri, Bader Al-Khaldi, Saad Al-Harbi, Ahmad Al-Barrak, Mashary Al-Otaibi
International Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology Research
ISSN 2348-1196 (print), ISSN 2348-120X (online)
Vol. 11, Issue 2, April 2023 - June 2023
Page No: 97-99
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 23-May-2023
