Critical Infrastructure stories - Page 2

GuidePoint says ransomware attacks stayed elevated in Q1 as The Gentlemen surged, construction became a top target and extortion-only tactics spread.

Canada opens applications for a public AI supercomputer backed by AUD $890 million, aiming to keep computing power, data and decision-making at home.

Manufacturing was the most targeted sector for ransomware in 2025, as Check Point counted 1,466 attacks worldwide amid rising supply chain exposure.

Siemens says its new direct current protection kit could cut peak power demand and cabling needs as data centres and factories test cleaner electrical designs.

SITA says aviation tech spend hit USD $50.8 billion in 2025, but poor data integration is still limiting returns across AI, security and sustainability.

Claroty boosts xDome with Visibility Orchestration to turn patchy cyber-physical asset data into prioritised security tasks across critical operations.

ReliaQuest says suspected former Black Basta operators are bombarding staff with emails and posing as IT support in Microsoft Teams to reach senior executives.

Tenable adds OT asset discovery to core security tools as Chief Product Officer Eric Doerr says it will expose hidden devices without extra hardware.

Tenable adds OT asset discovery to exposure management platform, helping IT teams spot hidden connected devices and cyber-physical risks.

OpenAI broadens Trusted Access for Cyber to verified defenders, giving vetted users GPT-5.4-Cyber for tougher security work and code analysis.

Cyber security leaders are split over whether firms should rush into post-quantum cryptography now or keep attention on AI-driven malware.

Wireless Broadband Alliance issues new rules for public and enterprise Wi‑Fi, pushing stronger authentication, privacy and roaming protections.

Claroty adds orchestration to xDome to help security teams close cyber-physical asset visibility gaps and prioritise remediation.

Canada sets out cyber checks for defence suppliers, with annual self-assessments due from 2026 and tougher levels to follow in stages.

Kyndryl's new sovereignty readiness assessment targets cloud, AI and data risks as firms face rising pressure over control, resilience and continuity.

Forrester warns Anthropic's Project Glasswing could overwhelm vulnerability management, as AI uncovers flaws faster than patching teams can respond.

Ciara becomes Canada's first NVIDIA OEM partner to make AI servers domestically, in a boost for sovereign computing and local supply chains.

Why FIPS 140-3 validation matters as organisations face tougher cyber rules, tighter assurance demands and the need for independently tested encryption.

OPSWAT adds millisecond AI file screening to MetaDefender, aiming to cut false positives and speed decisions in critical infrastructure networks.

Yokogawa wins three cybersecurity approvals for control, safety and connectivity products as plant operators face tighter scrutiny over cyber risk.