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Logic Locker Ransomware Worm Targets Allen Bradley PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)

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The Logic Locker Ransomware Worm that affects mainly Allen Bradley PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers). In recent years, ransomware attacks have become increasingly prevalent, and the threat continues to grow. One particularly dangerous strain of ransomware is known as LogicLocker. This cross-vendor ransomware worm can cause serious damage to industrial control systems, specifically targeting programmable logic controllers (PLCs) like Allen Bradley's MicroLogix 1400. In this blog, we'll take a closer look at LogicLocker and explore what you can do to protect your systems from this threat. What is LogicLocker? LogicLocker is a type of ransomware that targets industrial control systems (ICS), including PLCs. It is a self-replicating worm that spreads through vulnerable networks and infects other devices. LogicLocker uses a variety of tactics to spread, including exploiting vulnerabilities in software and brute-force attacks against weak passwords. Once LogicLocker infects a sys