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The iec 60870-5-104 tag on WindowsForum covers discussions about the IEC 60870-5-104 communication protocol, particularly in the context of industrial control systems and critical infrastructure security. Recent content highlights vulnerabilities in Hitachi Energy's RTU500 series, which use this protocol, and the associated risks to energy grid security. Topics include denial-of-service attacks, CISA advisories, and operational technology cybersecurity. The tag is relevant for professionals involved in OT security, energy sector IT, and industrial automation, focusing on protocol-specific threats and mitigation strategies.
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    ASE2000 2.38 Fixes TLS Validation and log4net XXE

    CISA is urging operators of Applied Systems Engineering’s ASE2000 V2 Communications Test Set to move from versions 2.25 through 2.37 to version 2.38 or later, after the vendor acknowledged two security defects: an old Apache log4net XML external entity issue and faulty certificate-error handling...
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    Critical Hitachi Energy RTU500 Vulnerabilities Threaten Energy Grid Security

    Amid rising global threats targeting industrial control systems (ICS), a cluster of security vulnerabilities discovered in Hitachi Energy’s RTU500 series has captured the attention of critical infrastructure operators worldwide. With the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency...