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CVE-2017-16740

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Thousands of US water system controllers remain exposed online

A recent scan revealed over 4,000 industrial controllers, primarily from Rockwell Automation and Allen-Bradley, are accessible online. This includes devices used in water systems, with 22 located in areas recently targeted by cyberattacks. Despite federal warnings and manufacturer advisories, direct internet exposure of these critical control systems persists, potentially allowing unauthorized access and configuration changes.