Critical Microsoft Vulnerability Can Hit IoT Systems Hard

This week, Microsoft announced a critical vulnerability in Windows XP, 7 and 2003 systems. This vulnerability could be exploited and spread like WannaCry. [Read Krebs, https://krebsonsecurity.com/2019/05/microsoft-patches-wormable-flaw-in-windows-xp-7-and-windows-2003/ ]

As we should realize, industrial IoT (IIoT) systems often are forced to run older versions of software, and may be running these operating systems. In addition, these workstations, embedded systems and other outdated devices running a vulnerable OS may not be quickly and easily patched. It is important to quickly develop a response strategy for this latest vulnerability to protect your industrial systems.