When cyberattacks move from data theft to physical harm, the stakes change. Killware targets hospitals, utilities, and transportation—systems where downtime can delay care, taint water, or halt operations. Recent incidents show how familiar tactics—phishing, unpatched systems, insecure IoT—can escalate into life-threatening scenarios when safety controls are manipulated or disabled. The takeaway is clear: prevention must evolve.
This blog explains how killware differs from conventional attacks, why critical infrastructure is in the crosshairs, and what defenses work now. From Zero Trust and continuous monitoring to securing OT/IoT and sharing threat intelligence, we outline practical steps to reduce risk and improve resilience. The goal isn’t fear—it’s readiness.
