When most people think about risks to heavy machinery, they picture theft, fire, or accidental damage. But in 2026, there’s a new threat that doesn’t involve bolt cutters or forced entry — and it’s growing fast. Cybersecurity is quietly becoming a real, physical risk to heavy machinery. What used to be purely mechanical equipment is now connected, intelligent and, in many cases, remotely controlled. That brings huge benefits for efficiency and safety — but it also opens the d