OT security stories - Page 3
Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl
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Overwhelmed CISOs are driving a consolidation wave in cybersecurity, slashing tool sprawl to close security gaps and cut mounting costs.
Octave rebrands as it prepares spin-off from Hexagon
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Hexagon software unit Octave unveils new brand identity as it lines up independence, unifying design, build, operate and protect tools.
NCC warns ransomware risk persists despite January dip
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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ransomware
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
Ransomware cases dipped 17% in January, but NCC warns the threat remains high as Qilin targets critical sectors and tactics evolve.
Codific maps five cyber paths threatening power grids
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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virtualisation
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dr
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ransomware
Codific warns power grids face repeat cyberattack patterns and urges utilities to bolster resilience to outages and cascading disruption.
Ransomware attacks dip but NCC warns threat evolving
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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iot security
Global ransomware attacks fell 17% in January, but NCC warns evolving tactics, AI and messaging apps mean risk is not receding.
Nexcom unveils fanless panel PCs & rugged edge systems
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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robots
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smart cities
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digital signage
Nexcom debuts fanless panel PCs and rugged Jetson-powered edge systems at Embedded World 2026, targeting factory, transport and smart cities.
AI-fuelled cyberattacks put Canadian businesses at risk
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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saas
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malware
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data protection
AI-powered cyberattacks are rising sharply, leaving Canadian businesses exposed as legacy systems meet rapid AI adoption and automated threats.
Industry 4.0 study warns OT ubiquity masks weak governance
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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robots
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network infrastructure
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manufacturing
OT is now near-universal in Industry 4.0, but an AMDT study warns weak governance and uneven automation are eroding resilience gains.
Asimily adds 'In Flight' tier to scale IoT security
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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iot security
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mdm
Asimily introduces its In Flight partner tier to help mature channel partners scale IoT, OT and IoMT security across complex environments.
GenAI misuse & ransomware drive surge in cyber attacks
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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malware
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edutech
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uc
Global cyber attacks hit 2,090 a week in January as ransomware surges and risky GenAI use exposes fresh data-leak and intrusion paths.
Check Point boosts AI security push with 2025 surge
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Check Point posts solid 2025 gains, lifts AI security focus for 2026 with Cyata, Cyclops and Rotate deals targeting enterprise demand.
OEMs prioritise resilience, recovery & security in design
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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robots
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iot security
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supply chain
Rockwell finds OEMs shifting focus from peak performance to resilience, recovery speed and built-in cybersecurity amid rising industrial volatility.
Xona boosts resilient OT remote access with Platform 5.5
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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iot security
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zero trust security
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cybersecurity
Xona's Platform 5.5 boosts resilient OT remote access with session hold features, centralised governance and wider security integrations.
Akamai, NVIDIA launch agentless OT security via DPUs
Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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ransomware
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manufacturing
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hyperscale
Akamai teams with NVIDIA to launch agentless Zero Trust segmentation for OT, offloading security to BlueField DPUs to protect critical infrastructure.
Barracuda links 2025 ransomware wave to firewall flaws
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Barracuda warns that unpatched firewalls and weak accounts drove 90% of 2025 ransomware attacks, as threats spread in mere hours.
OT cyber threats shift from spying to disruption in 2025
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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ransomware
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iot security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cyber attacks on industrial systems in 2025 shifted from quiet spying to coordinated operations aiming to disrupt critical infrastructure.
Gallagher & M.C. Dean deepen global security pact
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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iot security
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socs
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partner programmes
Gallagher Security and M.C. Dean deepen a long-standing global pact to tackle complex, mission-critical security deployments worldwide.
OPSWAT names Jan Miller CTO to lead new Technology Centre
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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malware
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iot security
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advanced persistent threat protection
OPSWAT appoints malware expert Jan Miller as CTO and puts him in charge of a new Technology Centre focused on AI-driven threat prevention.
Gartner warns misconfigured AI could halt G20 power
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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robots
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drones
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iot security
Gartner warns a misconfigured AI in cyber-physical systems could knock out critical infrastructure and power in a G20 nation by 2028.
Illumio, Armis deepen OT security & visibility push
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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manufacturing
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network security
Illumio and Armis expand their partnership to fuse asset intelligence with microsegmentation, tightening OT and IT security controls.