Hackers Hijacking VNC Connections to Gain Access to OT Control Devices in Critical Infrastructure

A coalition of U.S. and international cybersecurity agencies issued a stark warning this week about pro-Russia hacktivists exploiting exposed Virtual Network Computing (VNC) connections to infiltrate operational technology (OT) systems in critical infrastructure. The joint advisory, released December 9, 2025, highlights groups like Cyber Army of Russia Reborn (CARR), Z-Pentest, NoName057(16), and Sector16 targeting water, […]

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