Operational Technologies (OT) stories - Page 8
Industrial ransomware attacks surge, manufacturing hit hardest
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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virtualisation
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ransomware
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iot security
Industrial ransomware attacks climbed 13% in Q3 2025 to 742 cases worldwide, with manufacturing absorbing nearly three quarters of hits.
AI-driven cyber wars to reshape security in 2026
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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dr
AI-powered attackers and defenders will clash in 2026, driving autonomous breaches, VPN failures and stricter rules that reshape cyber security.
AI reshapes cloud spend as firms shift from SaaS to agents
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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saas
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firewalls
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digital transformation
AI is set to end SaaS dominance by 2026 as firms pay for domain-specific agents and governed cloud usage instead of per-seat software.
Asahi delays results as ransomware attack disrupts operations
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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pam
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supply chain
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breach prevention
Japanese brewer Asahi delays its 2025 financial results due to ongoing disruptions from a ransomware attack affecting systems across East Asia.
Cyber-extortion incidents surge as criminals target small firms
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Cyber-extortion incidents rose 44.5% to 19,000 victims, with small firms targeted most amid a fragmented, global cybercrime landscape, warns Orange Cyberdefense.
AI risks intensify cyber threats to critical infrastructure OT
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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iot security
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api
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llms
AI deployment in critical infrastructure raises cyber security risks as attackers exploit operational technology networks with advanced AI-driven tactics.
Critical infrastructure sees 91% OT breach rate in 18 months
Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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power / energy
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risk & compliance
A global study reveals 91% of critical infrastructure firms faced operational technology breaches in 18 months, causing major service and financial impacts.
Data diode market to reach USD $919.29 million by 2034
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
The data diode market is set to nearly double to USD $919.29 million by 2034, driven by rising cyber threats and regulatory demands across sectors.
Claroty adds business-centred risk tools to xDome platform
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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uc
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Claroty enhances its xDome platform with Device Purpose and Risk Benchmarking tools, helping firms prioritise cyber-physical system risks by business impact.
Zscaler unveils new Zero Trust tools to protect cloud & IoT
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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vpns
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network infrastructure
Zscaler launches new Zero Trust tools enhancing cloud, IoT, and branch security with AI-driven microsegmentation and seamless multi-cloud protection.
Immersive unveils new OT cybersecurity training for industry teams
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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saas
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malware
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ransomware
Immersive has launched a new SaaS cybersecurity training suite to help industrial teams tackle rising threats in operational technology environments.
Tenable One unifies risk data with new connectors & dashboards
Fri, 16th May 2025
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cloud security
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ai security
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risk & compliance
Tenable launches connectors and customisable dashboards in Tenable One, unifying security data from multiple tools to enhance risk visibility and management.
Panaseer launches tool to automate enterprise compliance tasks
Fri, 9th May 2025
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apm
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Panaseer has launched the Cyber Frameworks Catalog to automate compliance management, easing security reporting for firms in regulated sectors.
Nozomi integrates with NVIDIA BlueField to boost AI cyber defences
Thu, 8th May 2025
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iot security
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edge computing
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iot
Nozomi Networks and NVIDIA have partnered to integrate AI-powered cybersecurity on BlueField DPUs, enhancing threat detection for industrial and critical infrastructure systems.
Ericsson debuts clientless ZTNA for third-party access
Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Ericsson expands NetCloud SASE with clientless Zero Trust Network Access, enhancing secure BYOD and third-party user connections without VPNs or clients.
Ericsson launches clientless ZTNA to boost BYOD security
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Ericsson launches clientless Zero Trust Network Access in NetCloud SASE to secure third-party and BYOD connections, reducing cyber risks without VPNs.
Rising ICS/OT cyber threats due to budgetary imbalances
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
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security vulnerabilities
A recent SANS Institute and OPSWAT report reveals serious shortcomings in ICS/OT cybersecurity budgets, with over half of organisations experiencing security incidents last year.
Dragos & Yokogawa partner to enhance industrial security
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
Dragos has partnered with Yokogawa to enhance cybersecurity in industrial settings, focusing on improved IT and OT network insights amid digital transformation.
NXLog appoints Harald Reisinger as CEO in leadership shift
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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cybersecurity
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data management
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data quality
NXLog has appointed Harald Reisinger as CEO, succeeding co-founder Botond Botyanszki, who becomes Chief Technology Officer to drive innovation.
Iran-linked malware targets critical infrastructure in USA, Israel
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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malware
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surveillance
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iot
Claroty's Team82 has exposed IOCONTROL, sophisticated malware linked to Iranian attackers, targeting vital IoT and OT systems in Israel and the US.