Critical Infrastructure stories

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Tesserent will lead the Victorian Cyber Security Showcase on 23 July in Melbourne, uniting government and private sectors to address evolving cyber threats.

The new Labour government’s tech and cyber policies may present both challenges and opportunities amid heightened economic and cyber threats.

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

The takedown of Qakbot offers a brief respite for cybersecurity teams but highlights the persistent, evolving threat landscape and the complexity of combating cybercrime.

McGrathNicol has promoted Melissa Smith, Alex Morkos, and Mark Wroniak to its partnership, expanding to 55 partners. 11 directors were also promoted.

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.

SentinelLabs' latest report exposes how cyberespionage groups, including the Chinese APT group ChamelGang, are strategically using ransomware for disruption and misattribution.

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.