ENISA NIS360 2026 shows cybersecurity improving across EU critical sectors, but health, water, rail, and space remain in the risk zone. ENISA has published its third annual NIS360 report, assessing the cybersecurity maturity and criticality of all sectors covered by the NIS2 directive. The headline finding is that things are improving across the board. The…
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This month in security with Tony Anscombe – April 2026 edition
Warnings about helpdesk impersonation scams and Iran-linked hackers targeting critical sectors in the US, plus the most damaging scams of 2025 – here’s some of what made the headlines this month
AI, Apps, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Exploits, Global Security News, Network Security, Risk Management
Iranian Threat Actors Target U.S. Critical Infrastructure
A new federal cybersecurity alert is raising alarms across critical infrastructure sectors, as Iranian-affiliated threat actors actively target programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in the United States. The campaign, confirmed by multiple federal agencies, has already caused operational disruptions and financial losses — marking a notable escalation in cyber activity against industrial environments. “The most notable…
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How Large-Scale CNC Machining Supports the Next Generation of Industrial Technology
GUEST OPINION: Across hardware sectors, the size of physical systems is increasing.
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New Darktrace Research Shows Evolution of Chinese-Nexus Cyber Operations into Long-Term Strategic Statecraft, Centered on Critical Infrastructure
88% of observed incidents targeted organizations in critical infrastructure sectors, including transportation, telecommunications, healthcare, and manufacturing. Nearly 63% of compromises began with exploitation of internet-facing systems, reinforcing the risk of exposed digital infrastructure. Over half of observed activity impacted Western economies, with the U.S. alone accounting for 22.5% of cases.
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Manufacturing and Healthcare Share Struggles with Passwords
The two key economic sectors struggle with security for a reason: Many insiders view access management as a roadblock, while attackers see it as a way in.
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Attackers Hide Infostealer in Copyright Infringement Notices
A phishing campaign targeting healthcare, government, hospitality, and education sectors in various countries uses several evasion techniques to avoid detection.
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Iran-linked MuddyWater deploys Dindoor malware against U.S. organizations
Iran-linked APT MuddyWater targeted U.S. organizations, deploying the new Dindoor backdoor across sectors including banks, airports, and nonprofits. Broadcom’s Symantec Threat Hunter Team uncovered a campaign by the Iran-linked MuddyWater (aka SeedWorm, TEMP.Zagros, Mango Sandstorm, TA450, and Static Kitten) APT group targeting several U.S. organizations. “Activity associated with Iranian APT group Seedworm has been spotted on the networks of multiple…
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UAT-10027 campaign hits U.S. education and healthcare with stealthy Dohdoor backdoor
UAT-10027 campaign is targeting U.S. education and healthcare sectors to deploy a new Dohdoor backdoor. Cisco Talos has identified a new threat cluster, tracked as UAT-10027, targeting U.S. education and healthcare organizations since at least December 2025 to deploy a previously unseen backdoor named Dohdoor. Initial access likely occurs through phishing, triggering a PowerShell script…