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Industrial cyber security in German-speaking countries
Western Europe is still considered a comparatively safe region for industrial cyber security, but ICS systems remain vulnerable even in German-speaking countries. According to Kaspersky, Austria in particular has recently seen a significant increase in ransomware and phishing-related incidents.
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Industrial cyber security in German-speaking countries
In an international comparison, countries in Western Europe continue to be among the comparatively safer regions in terms of industrial cyber security. Nevertheless, industrial control systems (ICS) are still a vulnerable target in German-speaking countries - especially in Austria.
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Authorities, industry and IT targeted by cyber criminals
Authorities, industry and IT were most frequently targeted by cyber criminals in 2025. Authorities remained the main target of cyber attacks, as the latest report and situation report "Anatomy of a Cyber World: Global Report by Kaspersky Security Services" from Kaspersky shows.
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Cyberattacks cost industrial companies millions
Cyberattacks cost millions: the majority of industrial companies in the EMEA region (88%) reported losses of up to five million US dollars as a result of cyberattacks. In some cases, losses exceeded ten million US dollars. Kaspersky and VDC Research provide information on the distribution of costs.
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APT Group has energy facilities in its sights
According to recent analyses by Kaspersky, the notorious advanced persistent threat (APT) group SideWinder has adapted its attack strategies and expanded its geographical targets. SideWinder is now also targeting nuclear power plants and energy facilities.
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Joining AIM Global
Kaspersky joins the Global Alliance on Artificial Intelligence for Industry and Manufacturing (AIM Global) of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).
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New infection methods for Emotet, DarkGate and LokiBot
A recent analysis by Kaspersky has uncovered new, complicated infection tactics used by malware strains. According to this analysis, the famous Emotet botnet is using new infection paths via OneNote files to attack companies.
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Staff shortage in OT security threatens cyber protection
Around one in five industrial companies (19 percent) state that a lack of security experts for operational technology (OT) is threatening their cyber protection. This is the result of a recent survey by Kaspersky.
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Benefits and risks of using IoT platforms
A recent Kaspersky study shows: In industry and manufacturing, 58 percent rely on IoT platforms. Security aspects in particular should be taken seriously: In the first half of 2019 alone, there were 105 million attacks on IoT devices.
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Manufacturing industry targeted by cyber criminals
A Kaspersky report shows that conventional industrial computers are increasingly being targeted by cyber criminals. In 2018, almost half (47.2%) of ICS computers were affected by a cyberattack and 61 vulnerabilities were found.
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