A report from Claroty found that 75% of analyzed building management systems have known exploited vulnerabilities. Among these, 51% are insecurely connected to the internet, linking them to potential ransomware attacks. Additionally, 2% of devices in affected organizations are operating at a very high risk level, endangering critical business functions. Sectors such as retail, hospitality, and commercial real estate rely heavily on BMS, facing considerable risks of operational disruptions affecting essential systems like lighting, energy, elevators, and security.
A recent report found that 75% of nearly half a million building management systems assessed have known exploited vulnerabilities. This indicates a significant risk across various sectors.
Additionally, 51% of organizations with known exploited vulnerabilities are insecurely connected to the internet, indicating a high risk for ransomware attacks.
The assessment also revealed that 2% of devices within impacted organizations operate at the highest level of risk exposure, crucially affecting business operations.
Given the reliance on building management systems in sectors like retail, hospitality, and commercial real estate, disruptions in operations pose major threats to essential services.
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