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Global ransomware attacks rise as healthcare faces surge in cyber threats
Firewalls

Global ransomware attacks rise as healthcare faces surge in cyber threats

Ransomware attacks surge to 20 daily incidents in 2025H1, with healthcare facing increased cyber threats and hackers targeting overlooked IoT devices worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
Forescout discovers security flaws in DrayTek routers
Ransomware

Forescout discovers security flaws in DrayTek routers

Forescout Technologies has unveiled 14 security vulnerabilities in DrayTek routers, raising significant cybersecurity concerns globally and urging urgent protective measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Forescout's 2024 H1 Threat Review reveals surge in cyber threats
Virtualisation

Forescout's 2024 H1 Threat Review reveals surge in cyber threats

Report reveals a 43% surge in vulnerabilities and a 6% rise in ransomware attacks in H1 2024, with VPNs and network infrastructure under significant threat.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Forescout joins Microsoft's AI-powered cybersecurity initiative
IoT Security

Forescout joins Microsoft's AI-powered cybersecurity initiative

Forescout has been selected to participate in the Microsoft Security Copilot Partner Preview, poised to leverage their expertise in enhancing Security Copilot functionality and utilising AI in strengthening cybersecurity measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024
Armis appoints ex-Forescout exec Brian Gumbel as President
Unified Communications

Armis appoints ex-Forescout exec Brian Gumbel as President

Armis, a cybersecurity company, has appointed Brian Gumbel as its president to enhance its go-to-market strategies and prepare for future IPO.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2023
Forescout's Vedere Labs details OT vulnerabilities in latest study
EduTech

Forescout's Vedere Labs details OT vulnerabilities in latest study

Forescout's Vedere Labs disclosed an update to its OT:ICEFALL study distributed in June 2022, which detailed vulnerabilities found in thousands of OT devices.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2022
Forescout's Vedere Labs identifies riskiest connected devices
Firewalls

Forescout's Vedere Labs identifies riskiest connected devices

According to Forescout's Vedere Labs, the growing number and diversity of connected devices in every industry presents new challenges for organisations.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2022
Forescout reveals top vulnerabilities impacting OT vendors
IoT Security

Forescout reveals top vulnerabilities impacting OT vendors

Forescout's Vedere Labs has disclosed OT: ICEFALL, naming 56 vulnerabilities affecting devices from 10 operational technology vendors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2022
Forescout signs agreement to acquire expert in threat detection
IoT Security

Forescout signs agreement to acquire expert in threat detection

Forescout Technologies has signed an agreement to acquire Cysiv, an innovator that uses its cloud platform to improve detection and response.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2022
Forescout Technologies launches free threat hunting service
IoT Security

Forescout Technologies launches free threat hunting service

Forescout Technologies has announced the launch of Forescout Frontline, a new threat hunting service utilising a team of trained cybersecurity analysts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 31st May 2022
Big names come together to launch OT Cybersecurity Coalition
IoT Security

Big names come together to launch OT Cybersecurity Coalition

The OT Cyber Coalition aims to advocate for vendor-neutral, interoperable and standards-based cybersecurity solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2022
Forescout launches Continuum Platform to better manage risk
IoT Security

Forescout launches Continuum Platform to better manage risk

Forescout Technologies launches automated cybersecurity platform to manage risk posture of assets across an enterprise's digital terrain.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2022
New edge vulnerability revealed by Forescout
IoT Security

New edge vulnerability revealed by Forescout

AMNESIA:33 is a set of 33 memory-corrupting vulnerabilities affecting four open source TCP/IP stacks: uIP; FNET; picoTCP; and Nut/Net.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Dec 2020
CyberArk launches Forescout and Phosphorus integration to aid with IoT security
IoT Security

CyberArk launches Forescout and Phosphorus integration to aid with IoT security

CyberArk has partnered with Forescout and Phosphorus to secure IoT devices and technologies used by organisations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2020
Forescout expands integrations with partner solutions
Security Information and Event Management

Forescout expands integrations with partner solutions

Expanded partnerships and integrations with Splunk, CrowdStrike and CyberArk allow for better IT and OT security posture for joint customers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Nov 2020
Why zero trust could fail due to lack of understanding​, not technology
Malware

Why zero trust could fail due to lack of understanding​, not technology

Distributed workforces are becoming the norm, but implementing a zero trust security model requires understanding and knowledge.

By Steve Hunter • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Oct 2020
The five business benefits of a zero trust approach to security
Malware

The five business benefits of a zero trust approach to security

Zero trust security offers businesses improved visibility, cost reduction, simplified compliance, cohesive IT resolutions, and seamless digital transformation.

By Steve Hunter • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2020

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The cybersecurity risks that come with re-onshoring Australian manufacturing
Manufacturing

The cybersecurity risks that come with re-onshoring Australian manufacturing

The global economic impact of COVID-19 has changed the Australian manufacturing industry forever, highlighting the need for increased cybersecurity measures.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2020