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76% of Exposed Solar Devices in Europe: Urgent Action Needed

6/5/2025

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Forescout Technologies' analysis of 35,000 internet-exposed solar power devices reveals a staggering 76% are located in Europe. Alarmingly, CONTEC SolarView Compact devices have experienced a 350% surge in exposure. With vulnerabilities found in leading brands like SMA and Sungrow, urgent action is needed—patching devices and securing management interfaces are crucial to protect our power grids.

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Forescout Technologies' analysis of 35,000 internet-exposed solar power devices reveals a staggering 76% are located in Europe. Alarmingly, CONTEC SolarView Compact devices have experienced a 350% surge in exposure. With vulnerabilities found in leading brands like SMA and Sungrow, urgent action is needed—patching devices and securing management interfaces are crucial to protect our power grids.