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How Vulnerable is the Connected Factory?

The new AMNESIA:33 vulnerability threatens IoT devices, including industrial systems.

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In each episode of End of the Line, manufacturing veteran Jim Anderton expresses his compelling and unique opinions about the state of the manufacturing sector. He shares his thoughts and insights to help engineering and manufacturing professionals navigate through the challenges of world events, the blending old with new technologies, evolving processes, gaps in skilled labour, in an effort to help maximize productivity of their daily operations.

The AMNESIA:33 attack is just the latest of a series of malware assaults on connected systems around the world. Control of industrial systems from anywhere is useful, but can it exist in the shadow of a determined and skilled hacker community? Jim Anderton comments.

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James Anderton

Jim Anderton is the Director of Content for ENGINEERING.com. Mr. Anderton was formerly editor of Canadian Metalworking Magazine and has contributed to a wide range of print and on-line publications, including Design Engineering, Canadian Plastics, Service Station and Garage Management, Autovision, and the National Post. He also brings prior industry experience in quality and part design for a Tier One automotive supplier.