Hackers claim control over Venice San Marco anti-flood pumps

A threat actor group claims to have breached the hydraulic pump/OT control system protecting Piazza San Marco in Venice, posting screenshots and offering full root access for sale; they assert the ability to disable flood defenses and flood coastal areas. Authorities say critical systems protecting the Basilica remained unaffected, but the incident highlights the risk of OT compromise, the use of exposed interfaces and legitimate tools by attackers, and the urgent need for secure-by-design OT practices.