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Australia ranked fourth globally for cyberattacks on industry
IoT Security

Australia ranked fourth globally for cyberattacks on industry

Australia ranks fourth globally for cyberattacks, with manufacturing and mining sectors hit hardest amid rising threats in 2025's first half.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Trustwave launches OT security portfolio with Nozomi Networks
Ransomware

Trustwave launches OT security portfolio with Nozomi Networks

Trustwave and Nozomi Networks team up to launch a new OT security portfolio, boosting defence of critical infrastructure against rising cyber threats.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Multiple brother devices: Multiple vulnerabilities (FIXED)
Firewalls

Multiple brother devices: Multiple vulnerabilities (FIXED)

Security researcher Rapid7 has uncovered 8 vulnerabilities in 742 printer models from Brother, FUJIFILM, Ricoh, and Toshiba, with fixes now available.

By Stephen Fewer • 8 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

Global Stories

Industrial cybersecurity stories

Critical infrastructure sees 91% OT breach rate in 18 months
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Critical infrastructure sees 91% OT breach rate in 18 months

A global study reveals 91% of critical infrastructure firms faced operational technology breaches in 18 months, causing major service and financial impacts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Mitsubishi Electric acquires Nozomi in USD $1 billion OT cyber deal
Digital Transformation

Mitsubishi Electric acquires Nozomi in USD $1 billion OT cyber deal

Mitsubishi Electric is acquiring Nozomi Networks, an OT cybersecurity firm, for USD $1 billion, aiming to boost global industrial security and innovation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Claroty celebrates fourth year on Forbes Cloud 100 global list
Private Cloud

Claroty celebrates fourth year on Forbes Cloud 100 global list

Claroty has been named to the Forbes 2025 Cloud 100 list for the fourth year, highlighting its leadership in cloud-based cyber-physical systems security.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Claroty named Leader in IoT security solutions by Forrester
Firewalls

Claroty named Leader in IoT security solutions by Forrester

Claroty has been named a Leader in IoT Security Solutions by Forrester, scoring top marks in network segmentation, deployment, and partner ecosystem.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Claroty appoints Gil Gur Arie to lead AI driven product strategy
Data Analytics

Claroty appoints Gil Gur Arie to lead AI driven product strategy

Claroty has appointed Gil Gur Arie as Chief Product Officer to lead AI-driven product strategy and enhance cyber-physical systems protection globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Schneider Electric embeds Nozomi Arc for better RTU security
IoT Security

Schneider Electric embeds Nozomi Arc for better RTU security

Schneider Electric integrates Nozomi Arc Embedded in SCADAPack 47xi RTUs, boosting security and visibility for remote industrial control systems globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Dragos names Eric Cross as Chief Revenue Officer to boost OT cyber
Data Analytics

Dragos names Eric Cross as Chief Revenue Officer to boost OT cyber

Dragos appoints Eric Cross as Chief Revenue Officer to lead global sales and marketing efforts in operational technology cybersecurity amid rising industry risks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
OT cyber incidents may cost up to USD $329.5 billion globally
Risk & Compliance

OT cyber incidents may cost up to USD $329.5 billion globally

OT cyber incidents could cause up to USD $329.5 billion in global losses, with business interruption making up over half of the projected impact, says a new report.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
How emerging technologies in critical infrastructure are expanding cyber risks
Unified Communications

How emerging technologies in critical infrastructure are expanding cyber risks

Emerging tech in critical infrastructure boosts automation but widens cyber risks, with attacks targeting unified platforms and unencrypted OT protocols.

By Michael Murphy • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Emerging cyber threats for 2025 target healthcare & industry
Malware

Emerging cyber threats for 2025 target healthcare & industry

Emerging cyber threats in 2025, including AI-driven attacks and ransomware, target healthcare and industry, with breach costs soaring to USD $5.3 million.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Wavelink partners with Penguin Solutions to boost OT resilience in ANZ
Firewalls

Wavelink partners with Penguin Solutions to boost OT resilience in ANZ

Wavelink partners with Penguin Solutions to supply fault-tolerant edge computing and boost operational technology resilience in Australia and New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
When emergency strikes, it's time for a native zero-trust network
Robotics

When emergency strikes, it's time for a native zero-trust network

NetFoundry pioneers native zero-trust networks to securely orchestrate autonomous vehicles during emergencies, preventing cyberattacks and ensuring swift response.

By Guy Matthews • 7 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Fortinet named top IT/OT network protection leader again for 2025
Firewalls

Fortinet named top IT/OT network protection leader again for 2025

Fortinet has been named Overall Leader in IT/OT Network Protection for 2025 by Westlands Advisory, marking its third consecutive top award.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Picus launches tool for real-time validation of exploitable risks
Semiconductors

Picus launches tool for real-time validation of exploitable risks

Picus Security launches Exposure Validation, a tool using real-time attack simulations to identify which vulnerabilities are truly exploitable in organisations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Immersive unveils new OT cybersecurity training for industry teams
Software-as-a-Service

Immersive unveils new OT cybersecurity training for industry teams

Immersive has launched a new SaaS cybersecurity training suite to help industrial teams tackle rising threats in operational technology environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025