OT/ICS Security

OT/ICS security refers to the protection of Operational Technology and Industrial Control Systems from cyberattacks and unauthorized access. These systems manage critical physical infrastructure like power grids, manufacturing plants, and water treatment facilities, making their security essential for business continuity and public safety. Organizations must implement AI governance frameworks that account for the unique risks of deploying AI in environments where system failures have real-world consequences, requiring specialized monitoring and human oversight.

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ResearchGlobal2026-08-14

Open-Source AI Agents Used in Near-Autonomous Attacks on Taiwan Infrastructure

Security officials at Black Hat in August 2026 confirmed that suspected Chinese operators used open-source AI agents called Hermes and OpenClaw to conduct near-autonomous attacks on Taiwanese government and energy sector targets. FBI Cyber Division leadership and former U.S. National Cyber Director Chris Inglis attributed the incidents publicly, marking the first widely corroborated use of commodity AI agents against critical infrastructure. The findings signal that obscurity-based controls for operational technology and industrial control systems are no longer reliable.

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