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Iberian blackout raises fears of growing cyber-attack risks
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A widespread blackout in Spain and Portugal sparks debate over whether a cyber-attack caused the outage, despite initial reports of a technical fault.

OPSWAT partners with Sektor Cyber to boost ANZ presence
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OPSWAT has named Sektor Cyber as its new distributor in Australia and New Zealand to boost cybersecurity solutions amid rising regulatory demands.

Australia faces OT security gaps as IT & SOCs converge
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Australia's IT and OT convergence exposes critical security gaps, with traditional SOCs struggling to monitor and respond to specialised operational technology threats.

Rising ICS/OT cyber threats due to budgetary imbalances
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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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.

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.

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.

UTS & Cisco partner to boost Australia's digital skills
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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The University of Technology Sydney and Cisco have launched a partnership to enhance Australia's digital skills and promote industry collaboration.

IT-OT convergence: Why security leaders must act now to protect both domains
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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As IT and OT systems merge, cybersecurity leaders face urgent challenges managing risks across both domains to ensure operational safety and data security.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dragos uncovers new malware FrostyGoop targeting ICS systems
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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A new malware, FrostyGoop, identified by Dragos, threatens industrial control systems, exposing Europe’s critical infrastructure vulnerabilities to cyber-attacks.

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.

Dragos report shows rising OT cybersecurity threat in Australia
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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Dragos' 2023 Australian OT Cybersecurity review reveals rising threats, with 13 local ransomware incidents and critical infrastructure at risk. Turner urges stronger measures.

Cyber Scheme unveils new IoT security testing course
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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The Cyber Scheme launches comprehensive IoT/ICS security testing training course, targeting beginner-intermediate professionals.

Automated test equipment market to be US$23.76 billion by 2033:FMI
Tue, 9th May 2023
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Swift digitization and inclusion of IoT devices in manufacturing and corporate spaces to plunge the automated test equipment market at US$23.76 billion by 2033.

Cybersecurity crucial for OT and ICS in 2023 - Nozomi Networks
Mon, 19th Dec 2022
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Nozomi Networks predicts 2023 will be crucial for cybersecurity in OT and ICS industries, as innovation and security remain top priorities.

NetRise appoints Stuart McClure as Board of Directors
Sat, 6th Aug 2022
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Former Cylance CEO, Stuart McClure, joins NetRise's Board of Directors to assist in guiding the company's growth and tackling cybersecurity challenges.

Dragos discovers new industrial control system malware
Tue, 19th Apr 2022
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The seventh ever publicly known malware specifically developed to disrupt ICS has been found by cybersecurity company Dragos.