IT Security Guru

MARCH 26, 2025

Until the last ten years or so, we would largely categorise robots as reactive with mostly industrial applications in areas like manufacturing or warehousing. Therefore, the cybersecurity community must upskill in network security, threat detection, post-quantum ready encryption, and uncovering vulnerabilities to minimise zero-day scenarios.

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Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2020

Microsoft warns of threat actors targeting organizations with malware-laced ISO and IMG files aimed at delivering a remote access trojan. Microsoft advanced machine learning threat detection models detected multiple malspam campaigns distributing malware-laced ISO. ” states Microsoft in a tweet.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 23, 2020

Experts observed multiple botnets exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities in DVRs for surveillance systems manufactured by Taiwan-based LILIN. Botnet operators are exploiting several zero-day vulnerabilities in digital video recorders (DVRs) for surveillance systems manufactured by Taiwan-based LILIN-.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 17, 2022

Knowing When to Move Threat Detection, Investigation and Response (TDIR) to the Cloud. Early in the pandemic, some shifted focus to help manufacture the emergency equipment needed to address a public health crisis. Buy a new set of tools that is laser focused on threat detection. By Tyler Farrar, CISO, Exabeam.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 3, 2023

So, as a part of this collaboration the Harmony Endpoint solution from Check Point will be integrated into Intel vPro’s AI and ML driven threat detection tech allowing CPUs manufactured by the silicon wafer making giant analyze pre-detect data encryption commands in the digital attack flow.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 27, 2021

Microsoft announced an improvement of its Defender antivirus that will leverage Intel’s Threat Detection Technology (TDT) to detect processes associated with crypto-miners. This partnership is part of Microsoft’s investment into collaborations with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and technology partners.”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 24, 2023

Microsoft issued a clarification that those enrolled in Azure DDoS Network Protection and Web Application Firewall services need not worry as all such attacks will be mitigated by the threat detection teams of the company.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 6, 2024

Investing in Advanced Technologies: Leveraging advanced security technologies, such as AI-driven threat detection and response systems, can provide proactive protection against sophisticated cyber threats. Register here to attend for free and earn 6 CPE credits.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 31, 2024

One notable example is the ransomware attack on a major packaging manufacturer, which resulted in significant operational disruptions and financial losses. Leveraging advanced cybersecurity technologies, such as AI-driven threat detection and response systems, can help identify and neutralize threats before they cause significant damage.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2024

AI can significantly enhance threat detection, automate responses to cyber incidents, and improve overall system resilience. Industries that could benefit from dedicated AI leadership include finance, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and transportation. The appointment of a Chief AI Officer at CISA comes at a crucial time.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

GenAI adoption is accelerating Broad Use Cases: More than 70% of professionals use GenAI for tasks like automating workflows, drafting documents, fraud detection, and data search. Industry Variances: Retail and manufacturing sectors show high adoption, deploying GenAI for customer service, inventory management, and fraud detection.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

While finance, healthcare, energy and utilities companies, along with the private sector will increase their cybersecurity spending, the manufacturing industry will have the most significant impact on disruption. Manufacturing is a prime area for disruption with the increase in the number of IoT devices during the pandemic.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Related: Threat detection for SMBs improves Not only do cyberattacks cost SMBs money, but the damage to a brand’s reputation can also hurt growth and trigger the loss of current customers. One report showed ransomware attacks increased by 80 percent in 2022, with manufacturing being one of the most targeted industries.

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Cisco Security

MARCH 22, 2021

84% of surveyed customers reduced threat detection and response times by 40% or more with Secure Network Analytics. Secure Network Analytics also scored high on its ability to save teams time by significantly reducing detection and remediation times.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 28, 2023

Malwarebytes threat detection team that followed the criminals confirmed that they are behind businesses that are into manufacturing and construction sector and have downed computer net-works of over 43 companies till date, with more to follow.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

According to Elsby, when industrial facilities and manufacturers incorporate the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) into their systems, cyber threats and security breaches via technologies become a threat. Power, manufacturing, governance, environmental cities, and the IT and OT industries benefit from digital twins.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 23, 2024

In the wake of this incident, it is likely that Halliburton and other companies in the sector will reevaluate their cybersecurity strategies, focusing on enhancing threat detection, response capabilities, and incident management processes. Anomaly-based detection is best suited to combat these types of threats," Fowler continued.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

For example, the recent ransomware that leverages IT/OT convergence including the manufacturing and energy industries has prompted CISA to issue guidance regarding ransomware impacting OT environments ( read the guidance and how Tenable can help). • Vulnerability management that tracks and scores patch and risk levels of ICS devices.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 28, 2020

On February 10, 2020, the Taiwanese manufacturer DrayTek issued a security bulletin to address the vulnerability with the release of the firmware program 1.5.1. Due to the real impact here, we suggest reader looking for anything going to that IP on their network and take necessary actions. (2/2)

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Security Affairs

MARCH 22, 2021

of computers in the ICS engineering and integration sector protected by Kaspersky were targeted by malware, an increase compared with detections for H1 2020 (31.5%). Building automation, automotive manufacturing, energy and oil & gas, suffered major increases in the ICS engineering sector. In H2 2020, 39.3%

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Microsoft's Threat Intelligence team has uncovered a new ransomware threat actor, Storm-050, targeting various critical sectors in the U.S., including government, manufacturing, transportation, and law enforcement. Implement advanced threat detection tools to identify and block ransomware campaigns early.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 27, 2023

“Worse, organizations are often unaware of the gap between the theoretical security they assume they have and the actual security they have in practice, creating a false impression of their detection posture,” the report states.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 23, 2025

The DBIR breaks down breach trends across industries: Financial and Insurance: Heavily targeted by credential stuffing and phishing; fastest detection rates. Healthcare: Insider threats and error-related breaches dominate. Manufacturing: IP theft and ransomware are top risks; OT/ICS systems still lag in basic controls.

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SC Magazine

MAY 24, 2021

According to the company, every device is both tracked in real time and users are provided information on the make, model and manufacturer, operating system, firmware, serial number and MAC address, and even outline known vulnerabilities that affect it. The post Cynerio raises $30 million to protect medical IoT appeared first on SC Media.

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Digital Shadows

MARCH 17, 2025

The ransomware targets unpatched internet-facing servers, impacting systems across 70+ countries in sectors like critical infrastructure, health care, governments, education, technology, manufacturing, and small- to medium-sized businesses. Detect and address cloud misconfigurations to minimize risk.

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Cisco Security

JULY 25, 2022

As the global CISO of Mediapro, Roberto has deployed Cisco SecureX together with Umbrella, Secure Endpoint, Secure Firewall, ISE, NGIP, Threat Response, AnyConnect, and Web security. With this partnership, Mediapro has reduced its threat detection time by 90%. Enric Cuixeres.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 1, 2022

Daxin is the most advanced backdoor in the arsenal of China-linked threat actors designed to avoid the detection of sophisticated defense systems. ?Symantec Symantec researchers discovered a highly sophisticated backdoor, named Daxin, which is being used by China-linked threat actors to avoid advanced threat detection capabilities.

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Google Security

MAY 15, 2024

Google Play Protect live threat detection Google Play Protect now scans 200 billion Android apps daily, helping keep more than 3 billion users safe from malware. The detection of suspicious behavior is done on device in a privacy preserving way through Private Compute Core, which allows us to protect users without collecting data.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 8, 2025

The advisory also emphasizes the importance of regular communication with third-party managed service providers, system integrators, and system manufacturers to secure OT systems effectively. The future of OT security will be driven by technologies that enable faster detection, response, and adaptation to evolving threats.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Industrial control systems (ICS) are the backbone of critical infrastructure, powering essential operations in the energy, manufacturing, water treatment, and transportation sectors. These systems are integral to the smooth operation of industries such as manufacturing, power generation, oil and gas, water management, and more.

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Digital Shadows

JANUARY 14, 2025

The sectors targeted by ransomware groups have also remained consistent: Professional services and technical services (PSTS) and manufacturing companies are primary targets because of their economic importance, low tolerance for operational downtime, and higher willingness to pay ransoms.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Organizations rely on these applications to support business processes such as payroll, treasury, inventory management, manufacturing, financial planning, sales, logistics and billing. Yet these existing defense-in-depth solutions are not specifically focused on threats and vulnerabilities for business-critical applications.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The Russian-speaking threat actors are relatively new to the Big Game Hunting. Since March, the attackers have been trying to conduct multistage attacks on large corporate networks of medical labs, banks, manufacturers, and software developers in Russia. About Group-IB.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 30, 2024

The manufacturing, healthcare, and technology sectors were the top targets of ransomware attacks between April 2023 and April 2024, while the energy sector experienced a 527.27% year-over-year spike. Top ransomware targets4.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

This very website was used to load the malicious script on the website of the largest manufacturer and distributor of cash handling products in North America, Block & Company. As a result, at least five websites created by the marketing agency for its clients were infected with JS-sniffers. First clue.

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SC Magazine

MAY 1, 2021

Below is our esteemed panel of SC Awards judges, contributing from health care, engineering, finance, education, manufacturing, nonprofit and consulting, among others. John Johnson is cybersecurity leader for a large consumer manufacturing company. Click here to see the full list of 2021 SC Award finalists.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Your enterprise compliance tools should address the specific regulatory needs of your industry—whether it’s financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, or technology. Ensure Multi-Industry Compliance Compliance isn’t a one-size-fits-all situation. Does your solution support the regulations that matter most to you?

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