Critical Infrastructure stories - Page 17

A global study reveals 52% of ransomware attacks strike during holidays, weekends, and major corporate events, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing.

Organisations face rising risks from ungoverned non-human identities and AI demands, exposing them to cyber threats, regulatory pressure, and operational disruptions.

Kiteworks adds Trusted Data Format to secure sensitive data with persistent digital rights controls beyond organisational borders in critical sectors.

D-Link unveils the DWM-311 4G LTE industrial modem, offering secure, remote connectivity for mission-critical operations with simple plug-and-play setup.

Fortinet and Crime Stoppers International launch a global Cybercrime Bounty to anonymously report threats and boost law enforcement efforts worldwide.

Fusion5 has acquired Kordia's managed IT business, gaining 26 experts to boost its services while Kordia refocuses on core cybersecurity and connectivity sectors.

A state-sponsored hack of F5's BIG-IP products risks critical infrastructure globally by exposing industrial control systems to unauthorised access and disruption.

As Asia Pacific's energy sector digitises, guaranteed packet-level visibility must underpin operational resilience to secure critical utility networks from rising cyber threats.

Acronis launches Cyber Protect Local, an on-premises platform combining backup, recovery, and cybersecurity to ensure data sovereignty and regulatory compliance.

Global ransomware attacks surged 28% in September, with Industrials hardest hit, as cyber criminals ramp up efforts ahead of the busy holiday season.

Rapid7 warns AI and quantum computing will escalate cyber threats, urging firms to adopt advanced defences and post-quantum cryptography amid rising hybrid attacks.

CrowdStrike and NVIDIA have joined forces to create autonomous AI agents that provide real-time cybersecurity across cloud, data centre, and edge environments.

DDoS attacks have surged to record peaks of 3.7 Tbps, driven by automation and shifting geopolitical sources, targeting sectors like higher education globally.

DroneShield's DroneSentry-C2 now integrates ADS-B data to enhance airspace safety by better distinguishing drones from conventional aircraft in critical operations.

Over half of cyberattacks last year were driven by extortion or ransomware, with criminals focusing on financial gain rather than espionage, Microsoft reveals.

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights current risks, experts warn we must urgently prepare for quantum computing's looming threat to encryption security.

Semperis's documentary, Midnight in the War Room, unveils the human stories behind defending vital infrastructure from global cyber threats.

F5 has suffered a major breach exposing BIG-IP source code and security flaws, raising global risks amid limited evidence of exploitation so far.

Interactive launches Power Assurance to support critical power infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing uptime and business continuity.

NCC Group's new report reveals a global shift from cyber compliance to resilience, urging businesses to adopt long-term, adaptive governance amid rising offensive cyber threats.