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Fortinet enhances OT security platform to combat rising cyber risks

Fortinet strengthens OT security platform with enhanced capabilities to combat rising cyber risks in critical infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024

Smart Cities

Powering up security: Protecting EV charging stations from cyberthreats

As EV charging stations become crucial to smart cities, their increasing vulnerability to cyberattacks demands enhanced security measures to stave off potential disruptions.

By Leonardo Hutabarat • 5 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024

Storage

Hitachi Vantara launches new AI solutions & discovery service

Hitachi Vantara launches Hitachi iQ and a new AI Discovery Service, addressing the gap between AI prioritisation and infrastructure readiness revealed by a recent survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024

Ransomware

Tenable warns of cyber-attack risks for Paris Olympics 2024 sponsors

As Paris 2024 approaches, Tenable warns of heightened cyber-attack risks targeting key sponsors, emphasising the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024

Endpoint Protection

STRYDE highlights a growing global influence of seismic data processing

STRYDE has secured 11 new seismic data processing contracts across diverse sectors and six countries since July 2023, indicating a growing influence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2024

Network Infrastructure

Vertiv expands Liebert GXE UPS lineup with 1-3kVA models

Vertiv broadens its Liebert GXE UPS range with new 1-3kVA models, aimed at enhancing power protection for critical network edge applications worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2024

Digital Transformation

Qualys unveils AI-powered API security in new WAS upgrade

Qualys unveils AI-driven API security features in Web Application Scanning, addressing complex vulnerabilities and offering a free 30-day Beta trial to businesses.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024

Firewalls

Google Cloud releases air-gapped appliance for harsh environments

Google Cloud launches its air-gapped appliance, offering AI capabilities to remote environments like disaster zones and mobile operations, enhancing local data processing.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024

Encryption

Ransomware recovery costs soar in energy & water sectors

Sophos reports a fourfold rise in median recovery costs for energy and water sectors to USD $3 million in 2024, highlighting critical infrastructure vulnerabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024

Encryption

AT&T data breach: experts call for enhanced security and vigilance

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024

Cloud Security

Google Cloud's 2024 report reveals rising cyber threats

Google Cloud's 2024 Threat Horizons report reveals rising cyber threats, emphasising advanced social engineering, cloud security, ransomware, and AI exploitation.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024

Unified Communications

Industry leaders react to King's Speech on tech & cybersecurity

Industry leaders react to the King's Speech, highlighting the importance of connectivity, cybersecurity, and AI in the new Labour government's legislative agenda.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024

Virtualisation

Red Hat report reveals major security concerns with Kubernetes

Red Hat's latest State of Kubernetes Report reveals 46% of organisations suffered revenue or customer losses due to Kubernetes security incidents last year.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024

Digital Transformation

Claroty appoints Jason Pearce as Field CTO for APJ

Claroty appoints Jason Pearce as Field CTO for Asia Pacific and Japan, marking significant regional growth and a commitment to securing critical infrastructure.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Critical Infrastructure stories

DevOps

Australia sees 61% rise in cyber extortion, report reveals

Australia faces a 61% rise in cyber extortion attacks, according to Orange Cyberdefense's new report, threatening its economy, jobs, and national security.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024

Malware

Dragos uncovers new malware FrostyGoop targeting ICS systems

A new malware, FrostyGoop, identified by Dragos, threatens industrial control systems, exposing Europe's critical infrastructure vulnerabilities to cyber-attacks.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024

Supply Chain

King's Speech on AI & cybersecurity sparks mixed reactions

The King's Speech has sparked debate on cybersecurity and AI, with industry leaders urging a stronger focus on healthcare security and AI regulations.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024

Firewalls

Research shows rising OT cyber threats in essential industries

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024