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Critical Infrastructure stories - Page 19

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Why utilities must make packet-level visibility their priority

Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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As Asia Pacific's energy sector digitises, guaranteed packet-level visibility must underpin operational resilience to secure critical utility networks from rising cyber threats.
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The worst-case cyber scenario: A call to action for Australian organisations

Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
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Australia faces a dire cyber threat scenario targeting its economy, infrastructure and government, urging organisations to enhance threat hunting and resilience now.
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Acronis unveils on-premises cyber protection for data control

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Acronis launches Cyber Protect Local, an on-premises platform combining backup, recovery, and cybersecurity to ensure data sovereignty and regulatory compliance.
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Ransomware attacks surge 28% in September as Industrials sector hit hardest

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Global ransomware attacks surged 28% in September, with Industrials hardest hit, as cyber criminals ramp up efforts ahead of the busy holiday season.
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PMT Security & DroneShield partner to counter rising drone threats

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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PMT Security partners with DroneShield to enhance protection against drone threats targeting Australian government, corrections, and critical infrastructure sectors.
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Rapid7 reveals global findings in latest cyber-threat report

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Rapid7 warns AI and quantum computing will escalate cyber threats, urging firms to adopt advanced defences and post-quantum cryptography amid rising hybrid attacks.
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CrowdStrike & NVIDIA develop real-time AI agents for cyber defence

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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CrowdStrike and NVIDIA have joined forces to create autonomous AI agents that provide real-time cybersecurity across cloud, data centre, and edge environments.
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DDoS attacks hit record peaks as bots & automation escalate

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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DDoS attacks have surged to record peaks of 3.7 Tbps, driven by automation and shifting geopolitical sources, targeting sectors like higher education globally.
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Australian firms urged to adopt proactive cybersecurity strategies

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Australian firms are urged to adopt proactive cybersecurity strategies, using the PEST framework to anticipate threats and enhance resilience in a complex landscape.
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DroneSentry-C2 integrates ADS-B to boost airspace safety features

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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DroneShield's DroneSentry-C2 now integrates ADS-B data to enhance airspace safety by better distinguishing drones from conventional aircraft in critical operations.
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Tosi rebrand signals new era in secure OT network solutions

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Tosibox has rebranded as Tosi, shifting from hardware supplier to cyber physical systems provider, enhancing secure OT network solutions with faster deployments.
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DroneShield appoints Angus Harris as CTO and Angus Bean as CPO

Mon, 20th Oct 2025
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DroneShield appoints Angus Harris as CTO and Angus Bean as CPO to lead engineering amid rising global demand in defence.
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Why quantum threats demand our attention this Cybersecurity Month

Mon, 20th Oct 2025
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As Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights current risks, experts warn we must urgently prepare for quantum computing's looming threat to encryption security.
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Documentary reveals human side of defending critical infrastructure

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Semperis's documentary, Midnight in the War Room, unveils the human stories behind defending vital infrastructure from global cyber threats.
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Australia ranks high in cyberattacks as AI fuels new risks

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Australia ranks tenth globally for cyberattack frequency, with AI fueling a rise in ransomware and extortion, Microsoft reports in its 2025 Digital Defence Review.
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F5 breach exposes BIG-IP code & secrets, raising global risk

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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F5 has suffered a major breach exposing BIG-IP source code and security flaws, raising global risks amid limited evidence of exploitation so far.
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Interactive unveils Power Assurance for critical infrastructure resilience

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Interactive launches Power Assurance to support critical power infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing uptime and business continuity.
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DroneShield launches RfPatrol plugin to enhance TAK drone alerts

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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DroneShield's new RfPatrol plugin integrates real-time drone detection into the TAK ecosystem, enhancing situational awareness for over 250,000 global users.
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Global cyber regulation moves from compliance to resilience

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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NCC Group's new report reveals a global shift from cyber compliance to resilience, urging businesses to adopt long-term, adaptive governance amid rising offensive cyber threats.
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Ransomware surge in Q3 2025 as new alliances target more sectors

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Ransomware attacks hit a record in Q3 2025 as new alliances broaden targets to sectors like healthcare and critical infrastructure worldwide.