Critical Infrastructure stories - Page 2
Cyber rules shift as geopolitics & AI reshape policy
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digital transformation
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cloud security
NCC Group says geopolitics, digital sovereignty and AI are driving tougher cyber rules, with boards facing greater accountability and scrutiny.
Ransomware activity stays high as new groups surge
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
GuidePoint says ransomware attacks stayed elevated in Q1 as The Gentlemen surged, construction became a top target and extortion-only tactics spread.
IBM unveils AI cyber defences against autonomous attacks
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digital transformation
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iot security
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advanced persistent threat protection
IBM rolls out assessment and multi-agent security services to help large organisations spot AI-driven weaknesses and speed up remediation across complex systems.
Manufacturing leads ransomware targets in 2025 report
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vpns
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ransomware
Manufacturing was the most targeted sector for ransomware in 2025, as Check Point counted 1,466 attacks worldwide amid rising supply chain exposure.
Siemens launches DC protection kit for data centres
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robots
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hyperscale
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dc
Siemens says its new direct current protection kit could cut peak power demand and cabling needs as data centres and factories test cleaner electrical designs.
SITA says fragmented data hinders aviation tech spend
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digital transformation
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biometrics
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partner programmes
SITA says aviation tech spend hit USD $50.8 billion in 2025, but poor data integration is still limiting returns across AI, security and sustainability.
Claroty adds Visibility Orchestration to xDome platform
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saas
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
Claroty boosts xDome with Visibility Orchestration to turn patchy cyber-physical asset data into prioritised security tasks across critical operations.
Former Black Basta affiliates target executives in Teams
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uc
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mfa
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phishing
ReliaQuest says suspected former Black Basta operators are bombarding staff with emails and posing as IT support in Microsoft Teams to reach senior executives.
Tenable launches OT asset discovery engine for security
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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iot security
Tenable adds OT asset discovery to core security tools as Chief Product Officer Eric Doerr says it will expose hidden devices without extra hardware.
Tenable launches OT discovery tool for exposure management
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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cloud security
Tenable adds OT asset discovery to exposure management platform, helping IT teams spot hidden connected devices and cyber-physical risks.
OpenAI expands cyber access for verified defenders
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application security
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socs
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physical security
OpenAI broadens Trusted Access for Cyber to verified defenders, giving vetted users GPT-5.4-Cyber for tougher security work and code analysis.
Cyber security chiefs split on quantum threat urgency
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Cyber security leaders are split over whether firms should rush into post-quantum cryptography now or keep attention on AI-driven malware.
Wireless Broadband Alliance sets Wi-Fi security rules
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uc
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firewalls
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data protection
Wireless Broadband Alliance issues new rules for public and enterprise Wi‑Fi, pushing stronger authentication, privacy and roaming protections.
Claroty xDome adds orchestration to fix visibility gaps
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firewalls
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network security
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iot security
Claroty adds orchestration to xDome to help security teams close cyber-physical asset visibility gaps and prioritise remediation.
AI readiness illusion as data controls lag, Cloudera says
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data protection
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manufacturing
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hybrid cloud
Cloudera says most firms have embraced AI, but weak data governance, access controls and integration are still blocking real-world gains.
Forrester says Anthropic AI could break patch playbook
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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application security
Forrester warns Anthropic's Project Glasswing could overwhelm vulnerability management, as AI uncovers flaws faster than patching teams can respond.
Icon Solutions names Anders Olofsson as EMEA Sales Director
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fintech
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partner programmes
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payment technologies
Icon Solutions taps former Finastra and Visa executive Anders Olofsson to drive sales of its payments framework to major banks across EMEA and Asia.
The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity
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firewalls
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encryption
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network security
Why FIPS 140-3 validation matters as organisations face tougher cyber rules, tighter assurance demands and the need for independently tested encryption.
OPSWAT launches AI file screening engine for MetaDefender
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
OPSWAT adds millisecond AI file screening to MetaDefender, aiming to cut false positives and speed decisions in critical infrastructure networks.
Yokogawa lands cyber certification for plant control systems
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manufacturing
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iot security
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supply chain
Yokogawa wins three cybersecurity approvals for control, safety and connectivity products as plant operators face tighter scrutiny over cyber risk.