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Critical Infrastructure stories - Page 20

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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.
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Infotrust named 2025 Global Channel All Star for cyber security

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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Infotrust has been named 2025 Global Channel All Star by Airlock Digital for excellence in cyber security service delivery across Australia.
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Secolve marks five years with 57% growth & global expansion

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Secolve celebrates five years with 57% growth, serving 100 global clients and expanding its operational technology cybersecurity services internationally.
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Squareroot8 & Partisia launch FracQtion for quantum security

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Squareroot8 and Partisia have launched FracQtion, a hybrid hardware-software solution addressing quantum-era security threats like harvest-now, decrypt-later attacks.
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CID, Nokia & Pivotel launch secure private 5GaaS for Australia

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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CID Group, Nokia and Pivotel launch a zero-capex Private 5G-as-a-Service solution to boost secure, sovereign data networks across Australia's critical industries.
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AI-driven cyber threats rise as human error & outdated systems persist

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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AI-driven cyber threats in Australia have doubled, with human error and outdated systems leaving critical infrastructure vulnerable to attacks in 2025.
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Splunk partners with ASD to boost cyber intelligence sharing

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Splunk teams with Australian Signals Directorate to integrate cyber intelligence sharing, aiding government and private sectors in boosting cybersecurity and compliance.
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Dragos unveils Platform 3.0 with AI tools for OT cyber defence

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Dragos launches Platform 3.0, featuring AI tools and Insights Hub to boost rapid cyber defence for industrial operational technology environments.
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Kasia Hanson joins Alcatraz to drive strategic partnerships growth

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Kasia Hanson joins Alcatraz as VP of Strategic Partnerships to boost growth across critical sectors with her 20+ years experience in security and AI.
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Experts warn on risks and readiness ahead of World Quantum Day

Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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Quantum computing's rise promises breakthroughs but threatens current encryption, urging urgent adoption of post-quantum security by businesses worldwide.
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Firevault unveils offline digital vault to combat rising cyber risks

Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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Firevault launches offline digital vault system to shield businesses and directors from rising cyber breach risks and hefty fines in the UK and worldwide.
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Exclusive: Garland Technology on safeguarding critical infrastructure

Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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Critical infrastructure in Asia-Pacific faces rising cyber threats as organisations tackle complex IT-OT divides and adopt AI for enhanced security visibility.
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Australia's critical infrastructure faces new wave of cyber threats

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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Australia faces rising state-sponsored cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, prompting stricter government measures and a human-focused defence approach.
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Preemptive cybersecurity to reach 50% of IT security spend by 2030

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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Preemptive cybersecurity is set to command 50% of IT security spend by 2030, driven by AI and machine learning to counter rising cyber threats, says Gartner.
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LastPass achieves IRAP PROTECTED status to support Australian agencies

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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LastPass has earned IRAP PROTECTED status, enabling its cloud platform to support Australian government agencies with high-standard identity and access management.
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CPS security risks rise amid global instability & supply chain shifts

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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Nearly half of global CPS security professionals report rising cyber risks amid economic, geopolitical instability and supply chain shifts, Claroty research shows.
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How vulnerability management has become a boardroom issue

Mon, 15th Sep 2025
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Vulnerability management is now a critical boardroom priority as Australian firms face tighter cyber regulations and rising digital threats requiring automated, proactive defence.
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Critical infrastructure sees 91% OT breach rate in 18 months

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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A global study reveals 91% of critical infrastructure firms faced operational technology breaches in 18 months, causing major service and financial impacts.
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September Patch Tuesday: Microsoft addressing 176 vulnerabilities

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
Microsoft patches 176 vulnerabilities this September, including critical flaws in Azure Linux, SQL Server, and Azure HPC, with no current exploits reported.
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Ransomware attacks in Australia soar by 110%, says Zscaler report

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Ransomware attacks in Australia have surged 110% year-on-year, with manufacturing, healthcare, and government sectors hit hardest, says Zscaler report.