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Kathleen Martin
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Researchers have found over 20,000 instances of publicly exposed data center infrastructure management (DCIM) software that monitor devices, HVAC control systems, and power distribution units, which could be used for a range of catastrophic attacks.
Data centers house costly systems that support business storage solutions, operational systems, website hosting, data processing, and more.
The buildings that host data centers must comply with strict safety regulations concerning fire protection, airflow, electric power, and physical security.
Years of pursuing operational efficiency have introduced "lights-out" data centers, which are fully automated facilities managed remotely and generally operate without staff.
However, the configuration of these systems isn't always correct. As a result, while the servers themselves may be adequately protected from physical access, the systems that ensure physical protection and optimal performance sometimes aren't.
Multiple cases of unprotected systems
Investigators at Cyble have found over 20,000 instances of publicly exposed DCIM systems, including thermal and cooling management dashboards, humidity controllers, UPS controllers, rack monitors, and transfer switches.
Continue reading: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-20-000-data-center-management-systems-exposed-to-hackers/
Data centers house costly systems that support business storage solutions, operational systems, website hosting, data processing, and more.
The buildings that host data centers must comply with strict safety regulations concerning fire protection, airflow, electric power, and physical security.
Years of pursuing operational efficiency have introduced "lights-out" data centers, which are fully automated facilities managed remotely and generally operate without staff.
However, the configuration of these systems isn't always correct. As a result, while the servers themselves may be adequately protected from physical access, the systems that ensure physical protection and optimal performance sometimes aren't.
Multiple cases of unprotected systems
Investigators at Cyble have found over 20,000 instances of publicly exposed DCIM systems, including thermal and cooling management dashboards, humidity controllers, UPS controllers, rack monitors, and transfer switches.
Continue reading: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-20-000-data-center-management-systems-exposed-to-hackers/
