Critical Infrastructure stories - Page 18

Industrial ransomware attacks climbed 13% in Q3 2025 to 742 cases worldwide, with manufacturing absorbing nearly three quarters of hits.

AI-powered attackers and defenders will clash in 2026, driving autonomous breaches, VPN failures and stricter rules that reshape cyber security.

Honeywell will digitise two key Rockhampton water plants, boosting reliability, cybersecurity and capacity for Fitzroy River Water services.

Rapid7 and HITRUST link attack surface monitoring with HITRUST controls to automate continuous compliance and cut manual audit workload.

V2 AI names cyber specialist Ian Nguyen as Partner to lead secure AI strategy amid rising demand from regulated industries across Asia Pacific.

Gallagher Security steps up global expansion with new leaders, offices and award-winning tech as it sharpens its growth focus for 2026.

Cyber-extortion incidents rose 44.5% to 19,000 victims, with small firms targeted most amid a fragmented, global cybercrime landscape, warns Orange Cyberdefense.

WISeKey has expanded its satellite constellation via a SpaceX launch, enhancing secure global IoT connectivity with advanced post-quantum cybersecurity features.

AI deployment in critical infrastructure raises cyber security risks as attackers exploit operational technology networks with advanced AI-driven tactics.

KnowBe4 predicts agentic AI, quantum computing, and cybercrime evolution will reshape global cybersecurity and workforce practices in 2026.

Jemena has upgraded security at nearly 50 Australian sites with Genetec's unified platform, enhancing remote monitoring and compliance across critical infrastructure.

In 2026, CISOs will confront growing AI risks, deep-fakes, geopolitical threats, and tougher regulations, demanding new strategies for business resilience.

A global study reveals 52% of ransomware attacks strike during holidays, weekends, and major corporate events, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing.

Organisations face rising risks from ungoverned non-human identities and AI demands, exposing them to cyber threats, regulatory pressure, and operational disruptions.

Kiteworks adds Trusted Data Format to secure sensitive data with persistent digital rights controls beyond organisational borders in critical sectors.

In 2026, Australian organisations will boost cybersecurity by enforcing asset visibility, cutting supply chain risks, and securing remote vendor access.

In 2026, Australia faces rising youth hacking linked to gaming and complex cyberattacks as state-sponsored and criminal hackers join forces.

D-Link unveils the DWM-311 4G LTE industrial modem, offering secure, remote connectivity for mission-critical operations with simple plug-and-play setup.

Check Point Software Technologies' Infinity cloud security platform has gained IRAP clearance, enabling use by Australian government agencies and critical infrastructure.

Fortinet and Crime Stoppers International launch a global Cybercrime Bounty to anonymously report threats and boost law enforcement efforts worldwide.