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Bitdefender finds FamousSparrow energy sector campaign
Supply Chain

Bitdefender finds FamousSparrow energy sector campaign

Repeat breaches exposed an Azerbaijani oil and gas operator to espionage as FamousSparrow exploited Microsoft Exchange flaws for two months.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
CyberCX report finds 29% of tests exposed severe flaws
Digital Transformation

CyberCX report finds 29% of tests exposed severe flaws

AI systems and social engineering tests proved especially risky, as CyberCX found severe weaknesses in half and 77% of cases respectively.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
Nozomi Networks lands Google Cloud Marketplace listing
Hybrid Cloud

Nozomi Networks lands Google Cloud Marketplace listing

Industrial operators can now buy and deploy Nozomi's OT security platform inside their own Google Cloud environments, easing procurement.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
Ransomware attacks near record as groups consolidate
Malware

Ransomware attacks near record as groups consolidate

A smaller band of operators is driving most incidents, leaving companies facing fewer but more organised ransomware gangs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
The Death of the Firewall
Malware

The Death of the Firewall

Despite years of predictions, the global firewall market is still worth about USD $6 billion as hybrid networks and OT keep demand alive.

By Chandrodaya Prasad • 11 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Weak passwords expose systems and infrastructure risks
Data Protection

Weak passwords expose systems and infrastructure risks

Weak logins are still putting power grids, hospitals and water systems at risk as experts mark World Password Day with fresh warnings.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026
Claroty finds flaws in EnOcean SmartServer IoT platform
Manufacturing

Claroty finds flaws in EnOcean SmartServer IoT platform

Flaws in widely used building controls could let remote attackers seize heating, lighting and access systems or expose sensitive data.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
CIP marks 10 years of Linux support for infrastructure
DevOps

CIP marks 10 years of Linux support for infrastructure

A decade of support has helped operators keep rail, power and factory systems running on Linux without frequent upgrades.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
Claroty names John Ryan to lead global partner ecosystem
Firewalls

Claroty names John Ryan to lead global partner ecosystem

The hire is designed to widen Claroty’s reach in industrial cyber security by strengthening a partner network that drives sales and delivery.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
QNX expands NVIDIA tie-up for safety-critical edge AI
Robotics

QNX expands NVIDIA tie-up for safety-critical edge AI

Developers in robotics, healthcare and factories gain a single platform for regulated edge AI, reducing certification complexity and system sprawl.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Emerson & OPSWAT strike global reseller deal for OT patching
Ransomware

Emerson & OPSWAT strike global reseller deal for OT patching

Power and water operators will gain OT-specific patching tools as Emerson adds OPSWAT technology to its Ovation platform globally.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Manufacturing leads ransomware targets in 2025 report
Disaster Recovery

Manufacturing leads ransomware targets in 2025 report

Ransomware hit manufacturers hardest in 2025 as incidents climbed 56 per cent, with ageing factory systems and suppliers widening exposure.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026

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Graphnet remote monitoring passes 2.2 million measures
Digital Transformation

Graphnet remote monitoring passes 2.2 million measures

The platform is now used across 16 NHS organisations as services expand heart failure, COPD and virtual ward monitoring into community care.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026
Patero & Orilla launch quantum-safe industrial AI platform
Data Protection

Patero & Orilla launch quantum-safe industrial AI platform

Long-lived industrial systems could face fresh cyber risk as the firms tie edge AI to post-quantum encryption for factories and utilities.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
NHS CIOs urge stronger national digital leadership
Digital Transformation

NHS CIOs urge stronger national digital leadership

NHS technology teams are facing mounting pressure as leaders warn that patchy standards and duplication are slowing better patient care.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
Industrial firms hit hardest by ransomware attacks
Malware

Industrial firms hit hardest by ransomware attacks

Exposure of operational technology is leaving industrial operators most vulnerable, with attacks able to halt production and disrupt essential services.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
Most firms use IT tools for OT security, study finds
Cloud Security

Most firms use IT tools for OT security, study finds

Yet only 15 per cent have deployed OT-specific visibility tools, even as cyber incidents have already disrupted critical systems for most respondents.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Melbourne to host combined cyber security conferences
Data Protection

Melbourne to host combined cyber security conferences

More than 500 senior leaders will gather in Melbourne next July as cyber risk, AI and resilience pressures push security teams to align.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026