Trend Micro is presenting the research this week at SecurityWeek’s 2022 ICS Cyber Security Conference in Atlanta, which can also be joined online via SecurityWeek’s virtual event platform. Registration for the event is still open.

CNC machines can be programmed to carry out a wide range of tasks with a high level of efficiency, consistency and accuracy. They include mills, lathes, plasma cutters, electric discharge machines, water jet cutters, and punch presses.

CNC machines are increasingly complex, enabling users to operate them remotely and extend their functionality by installing add-ins. This increasing complexity means they can be increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks.