Cyber threats targeting healthcare IoT and operational technology are rising sharply, with hospitals and clinics increasingly in the crosshairs of attackers, according to new research from Forescout’s Vedere Labs. The report found that in 2025, healthcare emerged as the fourth…
Nordic Semiconductor launches lifetime flat-rate FOTA solution
Nordic Semiconductor announces a significant step in preparing customers for the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), with nRF Cloud now offering a one-time, upfront, lifetime FOTA (Firmware Over-the-Air) and device management license. According to the CRA, manufacturers deploying connected devices…
Inside a hacker’s target list – Which sectors are most at risk
The technology, education, and e-commerce sectors were the hardest hit by data leaks over a three-year period that saw more than 7.8 billion email records exposed across nearly 10,000 major incidents. An analysis of the breaches found that 90% contained…
61% of organisations admit cyber resilience strategies are too internally-focused despite rising external threats
Zscaler released the findings of its most recent survey, The ripple effect: A hallmark of resilient Cybersecurity, uncovering a growing disconnect between organisations’ confidence in their cyber resilience posture and their actual readiness for increasingly disruptive external threats. Conducted by…
Blockchain for IoT security: Japanese researchers speed up connected devices without compromising safety
Researchers in Japan say they have found a way to unlock the potential of using blockchain security in IoT devices, enabling faster, more reliable communication across connected machines. The team at Chiba University developed a lightweight peer-selection algorithm, Dual Perigee,…
Thales expands its industrial cybersecurity offering with Secomea’s purpose-built OT remote access platform
Thales and Secomea announced a new partnership covering the UK, Ireland, and the Nordic region. The collaboration enables Thales to strengthen its industrial cybersecurity portfolio with a zero-trust, compliance-ready OT remote access solution purpose-built to protect critical infrastructure and manufacturing…
Proofpoint acquires Acuvity to deliver AI security
Proofpoint announced it has acquired Acuvity, a pioneer in AI enterprise security and governance. The acquisition further strengthens Proofpoint’s platform with AI-native visibility, governance, and runtime protection for AI and agent-driven workflows. As generative AI rapidly reshapes how work gets…
Spike in cyberattacks demand persistent tracking at sea
Not a day goes by without hearing about cyberattacks wreaking havoc for organisations and consumers across the world. The shipping and marine sectors are no exception either. However, the complexity of the attacks here is becoming more sophisticated, and the…
AGAT CEO interview: what is ‘Shadow AI’ and why is it a problem?
Artificial intelligence is reshaping workplaces at an unprecedented pace. But along with its productivity benefits comes a new challenge for companies: shadow AI. Shadow AI refers to the unauthorised use of AI applications by employees—a more specific version of shadow…
Amid rising cyber threats, EnSilica joins the CHERI alliance
The CHERI Alliance announced that EnSilica has joined the alliance, strengthening efforts to accelerate the adoption of CHERI technology. In a world facing an explosion of cyber threats, this collaboration will help advance a technology that could eliminate more than…
