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The 'X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2026' from IBM shows a significant increase in AI-supported cyber attacks. In 2025, 40% of the incidents observed worldwide began with the exploitation of vulnerabilities. Europe was the third most common target region with a 25% share.
read more...Edge Security for Industrial Plants
Advantech integrates the AI EdgeLabs platform to implement security and governance functions directly into edge and industrial platforms. The aim is to comply with European cybersecurity regulations such as CRA and NIS2.
read more...Trend Micro warns in a new study of the increasing professionalization of AI-supported cybercrime. Deepfakes, fraud and malware are gaining in importance.
read more...The new Profinet V2.5 integrates real-time and TCP/IP communication, enhanced cyber security, and modern Ethernet technologies. All updates are reflected in GSD/GSDX files and test systems.
read more...Trend Micro warns of Darknet AI 'Xanthorox'
The AI tool 'Xanthorox' is supposed to generate malicious code automatically and is advertised in criminal forums. According to Trend Micro, it is less powerful than claimed, but shows how easily attackers can use generative AI for cyberattacks.
read more...The "Nastiest Malware Report 2025" from OpenText names the most dangerous players of the year. AI, social engineering and identity theft are shaping a new wave of targeted attacks - from ransomware to data theft.
read more...Interview with Ricardo Camacho, Parasoft
Functional Safety, comprehensive evidence, automated tests: Parasoft supports companies in complying with complex standards such as IEC 61508, ISO 26262, or the new Cyber Resilience Act. In an interview, Ricardo Camacho explains the role of coding guidelines like MISRA and why it is crucial to combine human expertise with automation.
read more...Orientation for Industry and Automation
From November 25 to 27, 2025, the automation industry will meet at SPS in Nuremberg. Around 1150 exhibitors will present technologies and solutions for smart production, with a focus on industrial AI, digitalization and safety.
read more...Security researchers from Check Point have uncovered a coordinated phishing campaign in which criminals abused the trust in Google's learning platform. Within a week, they sent more than 115,000 emails to 13,500 organizations in several regions of the world.
read more...The German Federal Cabinet has passed the national implementation law for the European NIS 2 Directive. The TÜV-Verband sees this as an important step towards greater cyber security, but calls for changes to exemption rules, verification requirements and implementation in practice.
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