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CommScope, TI boost secure boot for industrial devices
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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manufacturing
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mfa
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cloud security
CommScope launches PRiSM-based secure boot signing for TI AM6x chips, aiming to simplify compliance with tightening industrial cyber rules.
OTOPIQ launches AI-driven zero-trust OT security firm
Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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iot security
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iot
OTOPIQ debuts AI-powered zero-trust platform to secure industrial control devices worldwide after acquiring NanoLock and Awz backing.
AI-fuelled cyber onslaught to hit critical systems by 2026
Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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digital transformation
AI-driven hackers are tipped to ramp up attacks on critical infrastructure and governments by 2026, exploiting ageing industrial systems.
AI rollout exposes UK factories' ageing cyber defences
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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data protection
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dr
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digital transformation
AI adoption is exposing UK factories' outdated control systems, with rising cyberattacks hitting legacy OT and fragile supply chains.
AI reshapes cyber threats as experts warn on automation
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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iot security
AI will transform cyber threats by 2026, experts say, but warn over-automation and legacy systems could imperil critical infrastructure.
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 boom drives record rise in chip equipment spending
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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semiconductors
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endpoint protection
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datacentre infrastructure
AI demand pushed Q3 2025 chip equipment billings to a record USD $33.66 billion, up 11% year on year as investment in advanced nodes surged.
Xona & spotit partner to secure European critical infrastructure
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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iam
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zero trust security
Xona and Belgian provider spotit have partnered to enhance secure remote access for Europe's critical infrastructure sectors, ensuring compliance and cybersecurity.
F5 BIG-IP hack exposes critical infrastructure to major risk
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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mfa
A state-sponsored hack of F5's BIG-IP products risks critical infrastructure globally by exposing industrial control systems to unauthorised access and disruption.
Schneider Electric embeds Nozomi Arc for better RTU security
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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iot security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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power / energy
Schneider Electric integrates Nozomi Arc Embedded in SCADAPack 47xi RTUs, boosting security and visibility for remote industrial control systems globally.
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.
Illumio & NVIDIA partner to boost Zero Trust for critical infrastructure
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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network infrastructure
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physical security
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zero trust security
Illumio partners with NVIDIA to enhance Zero Trust security for critical infrastructure, boosting visibility and breach containment across IT and OT systems.
Illumio & NVIDIA team up to boost Zero Trust for infrastructure
Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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iot security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Illumio and NVIDIA have partnered to integrate Illumio's breach containment with NVIDIA BlueField DPUs, boosting Zero Trust security for critical infrastructure.
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.
Ransomware attacks on industrial targets surge, AI tactics rise
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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ransomware
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mfa
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phishing
Ransomware attacks on industrial firms surged to 708 in Q1 2025, led by manufacturing, with North America and Europe hardest hit, warns Dragos report.
Iberian blackout raises fears of growing cyber-attack risks
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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mfa
A widespread blackout in Spain and Portugal sparks debate over whether a cyber-attack caused the outage, despite initial reports of a technical fault.
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.
Manufacturing sector hit hardest by ransomware in 2024 Q4
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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mfa
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cybersecurity
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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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.
Cybersecurity report reveals 145,000 exposed ICS systems
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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agricultural technology
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data privacy
A cybersecurity report reveals over 145,000 worldwide Industrial Control Systems are at risk, highlighting urgent vulnerabilities in UK water services.