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OT downtime costs firms up to GBP £5 million, survey finds
Malware

OT downtime costs firms up to GBP £5 million, survey finds

Operational technology outages are leaving most manufacturers and critical infrastructure firms facing losses of up to GBP £5 million, a survey found.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Cyber Risk stories

Forrester says Anthropic AI could break patch playbook
Hybrid Cloud

Forrester says Anthropic AI could break patch playbook

Faster AI-led flaw discovery could overwhelm patching and disclosure processes, leaving companies with bigger backlogs and less time to respond.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Booking.com warns some customers of possible data exposure
Data Protection

Booking.com warns some customers of possible data exposure

Travel customers could face phishing scams after Booking.com found suspicious activity may have exposed names, contact details and reservation data.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Doppel wins ISO trifecta for AI, security & privacy
Firewalls

Doppel wins ISO trifecta for AI, security & privacy

The certifications strengthen customer assurance as AI-driven phishing and impersonation attacks rise, giving buyers clearer proof of Doppel's controls.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Yokogawa lands cyber certification for plant control systems
Manufacturing

Yokogawa lands cyber certification for plant control systems

Buyers of industrial control systems may gain confidence as Yokogawa’s plant software clears three independent cybersecurity certifications.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Gigamon warns firms to prepare for quantum cyber risks
Firewalls

Gigamon warns firms to prepare for quantum cyber risks

Many security teams still lack a plan to replace ageing encryption, even as 87% fear harvest now, decrypt later attacks, Gigamon says.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Cynomi launches GTM academy for MSP cybersecurity sales
Partner Programmes

Cynomi launches GTM academy for MSP cybersecurity sales

MSPs and MSSPs are getting sales tools to turn rising cyber demand into recurring revenue, as many still struggle to package services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Last month
Qualys warns attackers exploit flaws before disclosure
Firewalls

Qualys warns attackers exploit flaws before disclosure

Security teams are falling behind as attackers now exploit some flaws before disclosure, leaving critical systems exposed for longer.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Qualys warns exploitation is outpacing manual patching
Firewalls

Qualys warns exploitation is outpacing manual patching

Attackers are now exploiting flaws before patches exist, leaving 85% of vulnerable assets unpatched at disclosure across 10,000 organisations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
KnowBe4 tops G2 as award haul boosts cyber profile
Phishing

KnowBe4 tops G2 as award haul boosts cyber profile

Customer reviews have kept the group top of G2 for more than six years, while fresh awards broaden its appeal across cyber, workplace and marketing.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Cisco appoints Pete Shimer to board & audit committee
Network Infrastructure

Cisco appoints Pete Shimer to board & audit committee

The move adds decades of finance and operational expertise to Cisco's oversight as investors scrutinise spending, margins and AI-related strategy.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Cloudflare, WatchGuard warn cloud security assumptions fail
Firewalls

Cloudflare, WatchGuard warn cloud security assumptions fail

Rising identity-based attacks and exposed cloud services are forcing Australian organisations to rethink security assumptions as threats accelerate.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Risk stories

Orro launches AI CTEM service for Australian firms
Cloud Security

Orro launches AI CTEM service for Australian firms

Australian security teams are under pressure to prioritise fixes as attacks surge and exploited vulnerabilities can now be used within five days.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Ottawa launches Level 1 cyber scheme for defence suppliers
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Ottawa launches Level 1 cyber scheme for defence suppliers

Defence suppliers will face new cyber checks from summer 2026 as Ottawa phases in certification to protect sensitive contract data and match US standards.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month
Cyberscope joins Lunar Strategy in Web3 security push
DevOps

Cyberscope joins Lunar Strategy in Web3 security push

Projects in Lunar Strategy’s network will now get earlier security checks, as Cyberscope moves into smart contract audits before token launches and expansion.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Halcyon hires Dave Hannigan as ransomware Security Chief
Ransomware

Halcyon hires Dave Hannigan as ransomware Security Chief

The appointment signals Halcyon’s push to bolster customer defences as ransomware drives operational disruption, extortion and revenue losses.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Australian firms warned over AI & cloud cyber risks
Storage

Australian firms warned over AI & cloud cyber risks

Growing use of cloud services and AI is widening cyber exposure for Australian businesses and households as security controls lag behind.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Last month