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Dragos report reveals rise in industrial cyber threats

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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Dragos has reported an alarming 87% rise in ransomware attacks on industrial organisations, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in operational technology and infrastructure.
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Nozomi Networks named leader in CPS protection by Gartner

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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Nozomi Networks has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for CPS Protection Platforms, underscoring its prominence in cyber-physical systems security.
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Safety first: Leading partners adopt NVIDIA Cybersecurity AI to safeguard critical infrastructure

Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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Leading partners are leveraging NVIDIA's cybersecurity AI to bolster protection for critical infrastructure, confronting emerging AI-era threats head-on.
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Manufacturing sector hit hardest by ransomware in 2024 Q4

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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Cybersecurity experts Dragos report that the manufacturing sector was the prime target for ransomware in Q4 2024, accounting for 424 out of over 600 attacks globally.
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Public IP faces 2,266 attacks in Spitfire honeypot test

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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A recent honeypot experiment by Spitfire Network Services reveals a staggering 2,266 cyber attacks on a public IP within just one hour, highlighting severe security risks.
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Dragos & Yokogawa partner to enhance industrial security

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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Dragos has partnered with Yokogawa to enhance cybersecurity in industrial settings, focusing on improved IT and OT network insights amid digital transformation.
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Opswat acquires Fend to enhance cybersecurity for infrastructure

Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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OPSWAT has acquired Fend, a cybersecurity firm, to expand its critical infrastructure protection capabilities, bolstering its data diode technology offerings.
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Cybersecurity predictions warn of AI, quantum threats ahead

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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Cybersecurity experts warn of rising threats, predicting a NotPetya-like incident due to AI, quantum advancements, and increased geopolitical tensions.
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Cybersecurity report reveals 145,000 exposed ICS systems

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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A cybersecurity report reveals over 145,000 worldwide Industrial Control Systems are at risk, highlighting urgent vulnerabilities in UK water services.
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Cloud Security Alliance unveils Zero Trust guide for OT/ICS

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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The Cloud Security Alliance has released a new guide detailing how to implement Zero Trust principles in operational technology and industrial control systems.
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Memory safety vulnerabilities continue to plague ICS: Here's what to do about it

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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Memory safety vulnerabilities are surging in industrial control systems, with over 3,000 reported in 2022, prompting urgent calls for enhanced security measures.
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US energy sector faces critical cybersecurity challenges

Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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A new report highlights serious cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the U.S. energy sector, with nearly half of breaches stemming from third-party risks.
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ColorTokens named leader in Forrester Wave for microsegmentation

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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ColorTokens has been recognised as a Leader in Forrester's Wave: Microsegmentation Solutions, Q3 2024, for its visionary, breach-ready strategy.
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Nozomi Networks & SEL partnership to boost cybersecurity

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Nozomi Networks and Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories partner to enhance cybersecurity for critical infrastructure, offering advanced threat detection and compliance support.
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Industrial control systems are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks

Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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As cyberattacks on industrial control systems rise, EMA's Chris Steffen stresses the need for proactive cybersecurity measures to safeguard critical infrastructure.
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Adapting cybersecurity strategies to the escalating threat landscape

Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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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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Industrial sector sees 17% drop in ransomware attacks in Q1 2024

Thu, 2nd May 2024
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New research from cybersecurity firm Dragos spotlights a 17% drop in Q1 2024 industrial sector ransomware attacks due to law enforcement action.
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Acronis launches robust cyber protection product to tackle digital threats

Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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Acronis introduces its latest solution, Acronis Cyber Protect 16, providing robust cyber threat protection and streamlined backup and recovery operations, tailored for distributed organisations.
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Mandiant tackles destructive Sandworm cyber attack on Ukrainian infrastructure

Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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Mandiant thwarts Sandworm cyber attack on critical Ukrainian infrastructure, highlighting Russian cyber-offensive capabilities.
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Pump control panels market to be US$2.6 billion by 2033: FMI

Fri, 8th Sep 2023
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The market for industrial pump control panels is projected to create an incremental opportunity of US$1 billion in the review period 2023 to 2033.