siprotec 5

Siemens’ SIPROTEC 5 family has resurfaced in industry advisories after researchers and the vendor disclosed a vulnerability that allows attackers with physical access to exhaust a device’s memory via its local USB port, causing temporary loss of network responsiveness; the issue is tracked as...

Siemens SIPROTEC 5 devices have long stood as an integral element of power grid protection worldwide, ensuring the stability and availability of critical infrastructure in the energy and manufacturing sectors. Yet, as digital transformation accelerates across industrial systems, the cyberattack...

On February 13, 2025, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released an advisory detailing a serious vulnerability found in Siemens SIPROTEC 5 devices—a set of industrial control system (ICS) products widely used in critical manufacturing environments. While these devices...

A recent security advisory has put the spotlight on Siemens SIPROTEC 5 devices, warning of a vulnerability that could allow an attacker with physical access to read sensitive data stored in cleartext on the device’s flash memory. Although this is not your typical Windows workstation...

In a compelling new advisory issued by CISA, Siemens SIPROTEC 5 devices have been spotlighted for a critical vulnerability that could adversely affect industrial control systems in the energy sector—and beyond. While this may seem distant from our everyday Windows updates and security patches...

In the vast universe of cybersecurity risks, vulnerabilities in industrial control systems (ICS) remain a crucial area of concern. This becomes especially critical for products deployed in industries like power grids, manufacturing, and infrastructure. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure...