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Emerson & OPSWAT strike global reseller deal for OT patching

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Emerson deepens its cybersecurity push with OPSWAT, adding OT patch management to the Ovation platform as utilities face rising attack pressure.
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OPSWAT launches AI file screening engine for MetaDefender

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OPSWAT adds millisecond AI file screening to MetaDefender, aiming to cut false positives and speed decisions in critical infrastructure networks.
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OPSWAT founder urges prevention-first cyber defence

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OPSWAT founder Benny Czarny urges a prevention-first cyber defence in his new book, arguing detection-led tools can no longer keep pace.
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OPSWAT unveils MetaDefender Aether for AI-era threats

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OPSWAT launches MetaDefender Aether, an AI-native perimeter engine promising 99.9% zero-day detection with a single high-confidence verdict.
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OPSWAT names Jan Miller CTO to lead new Technology Centre

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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OPSWAT appoints malware expert Jan Miller as CTO and puts him in charge of a new Technology Centre focused on AI-driven threat prevention.
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Malware complexity soars 127% as older defences miss threats

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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Malware complexity has surged 127% as legacy defences miss threats, revealing one in fourteen 'safe' files was actually malicious, OPSWAT reports.
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OPSWAT adds SentinelOne AI to boost Metascan malware defence

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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OPSWAT integrates SentinelOne's AI malware detection into Metascan Multiscanning, boosting threat defence across Windows and Linux platforms.
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Distology adds Radiflow to expand OT security for resellers

Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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Distology partners with Radiflow to enhance OT security offerings for resellers, boosting protection of critical infrastructure across manufacturing and utilities sectors.
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Rising ICS/OT cyber threats due to budgetary imbalances

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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A recent SANS Institute and OPSWAT report reveals serious shortcomings in ICS/OT cybersecurity budgets, with over half of organisations experiencing security incidents last year.
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Opswat acquires Fend to enhance cybersecurity for infrastructure

Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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OPSWAT has acquired Fend, a cybersecurity firm, to expand its critical infrastructure protection capabilities, bolstering its data diode technology offerings.
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Report: 80% of critical infrastructure hit by email breaches

Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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A new OPSWAT report reveals 80% of critical infrastructure organisations faced email security breaches last year, urging a zero-trust security approach.
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New research by OPSWAT & F5 reveals critical cyber concerns

Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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OPSWAT and F5's new research reveals critical cyber concerns, with 83% of companies lacking robust defence-in-depth strategies, leaving them vulnerable to evolving cyber threats.
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Survey reveals 83% of organisations lack robust cyber defences

Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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A new survey reveals that 83% of organisations lack robust cyber defences, highlighting alarming vulnerabilities amidst rising application security threats.
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A cyber resilience guide to securing critical infrastructure

Tue, 24th Oct 2023
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As the threat landscape continues to evolve, adopting a proactive cybersecurity stance is not just important—it's an absolute necessity.