Topic: manufacturing sector
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Boost Manufacturing ROI with ERP and Automation in 2026
Before investing in new automation, manufacturers should audit existing processes with modern ERP systems to identify untapped efficiency and defer unnecessary capital expenditure. Automation technology is increasingly affordable and helps address labor shortages and rising costs, making it acces...
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Qilin Ransomware Exposes 40+ Victims Monthly
The Qilin ransomware group has intensified global attacks, listing over 40 new victims monthly and primarily targeting the manufacturing industry, along with professional services and wholesale trade. Qilin uses a double-extortion tactic, encrypting victims' data and stealing sensitive informatio...
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42 Million Downloads: Google Apps Infected With Malware
Android malware surged by 67% in the past year, with 239 malicious apps downloaded 42 million times from the Google Play Store. The manufacturing and energy sectors were primary targets, with energy attacks rising 387%, and India led in malicious mobile traffic at 26%. IoT threats were dominated ...
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Your Critical Infrastructure Is at Risk - Act Now
Outdated and unsupported technology in critical national infrastructure creates predictable vulnerabilities that are regularly exploited, undermining national resilience and public safety. The healthcare sector is the most exposed due to its reliance on obsolete systems, with high risks also in w...
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VoiceLine Secures €10M to Expand AI Platform for Frontline Teams
A Munich-based AI company has raised €10 million in Series A funding to expand its voice-first platform for mobile frontline teams across Europe and international markets. The platform uses voice AI to automate administrative tasks like report generation and CRM updates, addressing data delays an...
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e& UAE & Siemens Forge 5G Alliance to Boost Industrial Innovation
e& UAE and Siemens have partnered to accelerate 5G deployment in the UAE's energy and critical infrastructure sectors, combining telecommunications and industrial expertise. The collaboration merges Siemens' industrial automation with e& UAE's 5G to enable IoT advancements, remote monitoring, and...
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Advantest Hit by Ransomware Attack, Disrupting Chip Testing
Advantest, a key global semiconductor testing equipment manufacturer, confirmed a ransomware attack on its corporate network first detected in February 2026, though core production appears unaffected. The full impact, including whether sensitive customer or employee data was compromised, remains ...
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Ransomware Gangs Extorted $2.1B in Two Years: FinCEN
Ransomware extortion surged, with criminals collecting over $2.1 billion from 2022-2024, nearly matching the total from the previous eight years. While 2023 was a peak year, ransom payments dropped sharply in 2024, largely due to successful law enforcement actions against major gangs like ALPHV/B...
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Tech Manufacturer Data I/O Struck by Ransomware Attack
Data I/O, a U.S. technology manufacturer, experienced a ransomware attack on August 16, disrupting critical operations including communications, shipping, and production. The company has partially restored some functions but has not provided a timeline for full recovery, and the attack's financia...
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Darktrace: 32 Million Phishing Emails Targeted Identities in 2025
Identity-based cyber attacks surged in 2025, with 32 million high-confidence phishing emails detected, marking a shift from breaching defenses to credential theft as the primary threat. Identity compromise has overtaken vulnerability exploitation as the main attack entry point, with adversaries u...
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