Critical Infrastructure stories - Page 19

In 2026, digital resilience becomes essential as cyber threats and interconnected system failures heighten risks for businesses and national infrastructure alike.

By 2026, AI will empower individuals with hacker tools rivaling nation-states, radically transforming cyber threats and defences worldwide.

Cybertify appoints Arni Hardarson as Head of Offensive Security to boost its cybersecurity offerings and compete with major Australian firms.

AI-driven cyber threats are escalating in Australia, with criminals deploying deepfakes and malware that evolves to bypass security, warns Google's Andrew Aston.

A state-sponsored hack of F5's BIG-IP products risks critical infrastructure globally by exposing industrial control systems to unauthorised access and disruption.

As Asia Pacific's energy sector digitises, guaranteed packet-level visibility must underpin operational resilience to secure critical utility networks from rising cyber threats.

Australia faces a dire cyber threat scenario targeting its economy, infrastructure and government, urging organisations to enhance threat hunting and resilience now.

Acronis launches Cyber Protect Local, an on-premises platform combining backup, recovery, and cybersecurity to ensure data sovereignty and regulatory compliance.

Global ransomware attacks surged 28% in September, with Industrials hardest hit, as cyber criminals ramp up efforts ahead of the busy holiday season.

PMT Security partners with DroneShield to enhance protection against drone threats targeting Australian government, corrections, and critical infrastructure sectors.

Rapid7 warns AI and quantum computing will escalate cyber threats, urging firms to adopt advanced defences and post-quantum cryptography amid rising hybrid attacks.

CrowdStrike and NVIDIA have joined forces to create autonomous AI agents that provide real-time cybersecurity across cloud, data centre, and edge environments.

DDoS attacks have surged to record peaks of 3.7 Tbps, driven by automation and shifting geopolitical sources, targeting sectors like higher education globally.

Australian firms are urged to adopt proactive cybersecurity strategies, using the PEST framework to anticipate threats and enhance resilience in a complex landscape.

DroneShield's DroneSentry-C2 now integrates ADS-B data to enhance airspace safety by better distinguishing drones from conventional aircraft in critical operations.

Tosibox has rebranded as Tosi, shifting from hardware supplier to cyber physical systems provider, enhancing secure OT network solutions with faster deployments.

DroneShield appoints Angus Harris as CTO and Angus Bean as CPO to lead engineering amid rising global demand in defence.

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights current risks, experts warn we must urgently prepare for quantum computing's looming threat to encryption security.

Semperis's documentary, Midnight in the War Room, unveils the human stories behind defending vital infrastructure from global cyber threats.

Australia ranks tenth globally for cyberattack frequency, with AI fueling a rise in ransomware and extortion, Microsoft reports in its 2025 Digital Defence Review.