Critical Infrastructure stories
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STRYDE highlights a growing global influence of seismic data processing
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endpoint protection
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power / energy
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edr
STRYDE has secured 11 new seismic data processing contracts across diverse sectors and six countries since July 2023, indicating a growing influence.
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Vertiv expands Liebert GXE UPS lineup with 1-3kVA models
Yesterday
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network infrastructure
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edge computing
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power / energy
Vertiv broadens its Liebert GXE UPS range with new 1-3kVA models, aimed at enhancing power protection for critical network edge applications worldwide.
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Qualys unveils AI-powered API security in new WAS upgrade
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
Qualys unveils AI-driven API security features in Web Application Scanning, addressing complex vulnerabilities and offering a free 30-day Beta trial to businesses.
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Google Cloud releases air-gapped appliance for harsh environments
3 days ago
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firewalls
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data analytics
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encryption
Google Cloud launches its air-gapped appliance, offering AI capabilities to remote environments like disaster zones and mobile operations, enhancing local data processing.
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Dragos uncovers new malware FrostyGoop targeting ICS systems
4 days ago
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
A new malware, FrostyGoop, identified by Dragos, threatens industrial control systems, exposing Europe’s critical infrastructure vulnerabilities to cyber-attacks.
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Ransomware recovery costs soar in energy & water sectors
4 days ago
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encryption
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cybersecurity
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utilities
Sophos reports a fourfold rise in median recovery costs for energy and water sectors to USD $3 million in 2024, highlighting critical infrastructure vulnerabilities.
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AT&T data breach: experts call for enhanced security and vigilance
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
A five-month data breach at AT&T has exposed the information of all customers within that period, highlighting urgent cybersecurity challenges in the telecom sector.
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Google Cloud's 2024 report reveals rising cyber threats
Last week
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain systems
Google Cloud's 2024 Threat Horizons report reveals rising cyber threats, emphasising advanced social engineering, cloud security, ransomware, and AI exploitation.
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King's Speech on AI & cybersecurity sparks mixed reactions
Last week
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ai security
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ai
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cybersecurity
The King's Speech has sparked debate on cybersecurity and AI, with industry leaders urging a stronger focus on healthcare security and AI regulations.
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Industry leaders react to King's Speech on tech & cybersecurity
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breach prevention
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firewalls
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ai
Industry leaders react to the King's Speech, highlighting the importance of connectivity, cybersecurity, and AI in the new Labour government's legislative agenda.
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Research shows rising OT cyber threats in essential industries
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breach prevention
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firewalls
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palo alto networks
Rising OT cyber threats detected in essential industries, with 72% of NZ businesses hit. Study reveals gap in cybersecurity strategies and urgent need for AI solutions.
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Red Hat report reveals major security concerns with Kubernetes
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firewalls
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devops
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network security
Red Hat's latest State of Kubernetes Report reveals 46% of organisations suffered revenue or customer losses due to Kubernetes security incidents last year.
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Tesserent to lead Victorian Cyber Security Showcase in July
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Tesserent will lead the Victorian Cyber Security Showcase on 23 July in Melbourne, uniting government and private sectors to address evolving cyber threats.
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New Labour government pledges investment in UK tech & cyber
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ai
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
The new Labour government’s tech and cyber policies may present both challenges and opportunities amid heightened economic and cyber threats.
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Claroty appoints Jason Pearce as Field CTO for APJ
This month
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digital transformation
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martech
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iot
Claroty appoints Jason Pearce as Field CTO for Asia Pacific and Japan, marking significant regional growth and a commitment to securing critical infrastructure.
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Adapting cybersecurity strategies to the escalating threat landscape
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malware
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ddos
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devops
The takedown of Qakbot offers a brief respite for cybersecurity teams but highlights the persistent, evolving threat landscape and the complexity of combating cybercrime.
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McGrathNicol expands partnership with three new appointments
Last month
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
McGrathNicol has promoted Melissa Smith, Alex Morkos, and Mark Wroniak to its partnership, expanding to 55 partners. 11 directors were also promoted.
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Progress Software patch highlights security vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure
Last month
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Progress Software recently patched a high-severity authentication bypass in its MOVEit managed file transfer solution, as we're reminded of the importance of security for critical infrastructure.
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SentinelLabs report exposes ransomware strategy of APT groups
Last month
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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disruption
SentinelLabs' latest report exposes how cyberespionage groups, including the Chinese APT group ChamelGang, are strategically using ransomware for disruption and misattribution.
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BlackBerry cyber report reveals 3.1 million attacks in Q1 2024
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smartphones
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malware
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ransomware
BlackBerry's latest report reveals alarming rise in malware, with 3.1 million cyberattacks thwarted from Jan to Mar 2024—critical infrastructure, especially finance, severely hit.