Cyber Security

Ahead of Black Hat MEA in Riyadh from 26-28 November 2024, Cisco released insights into key cybersecurity trends that emerged between July and September 2024.

The world’s shipping industry plays a pivotal role in global trade, with nearly 90% of goods transported by sea. However, as digitalisation continues to reshape maritime operations, the industry’s exposure to cyberattacks expands significantly. In the first half of 2024 alone, 23,400 malware incidents and 178 ransomware attacks were reported, according to a recent Marlink study.

Schneider Electric has confirmed it has faced another data breach as hackers demand a ransom of $125,000 worth of baguettes.

Taoglasn has announced that it has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 readiness and Level 1 attestation.

Xiphera has announced its partnership with Crypto Quantique for quantum-resilient hardware trust engines.

Real-Time Innovations (RTI), the infrastructure software company for smart-world systems, has become the first DDS vendor to be named as a CNA by the CVE Programme. This designation showcases RTI’s commitment to system integrity by identifying vulnerabilities early, offering enhanced protection for customers.

CEA-Leti has announced the launch of an open-source project aimed at developing physical True Random Number Generators (TRNGs) based on ring-oscillator architectures. 

The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Centre (HC3) has issued a warning to healthcare providers about the Trinity Ransomware group, which has frequently targeted organisations in both the US and the UK.

Crypto Quantique has announced a collaboration with Attopsemi Technology, a provider of One-Time Programmable (OTP) intellectual property based in Hsinchu, Taiwan. 

Crypto Quantique, a provider of quantum-driven security solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), has announced a partnership with ADLINK Technology to simplify the secure boot process for industrial PCs (IPCs) using the QuarkLink security platform.