Tag: manufacturing
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Wazza Phishkit Targets US, EU, Australia with Multi-Stage Routing
Meet Wazza Phishkit, a sophisticated threat that's targeting banking, manufacturing, and government organizations across the US, Europe, and Australia with a multi-stage routing chain designed to evade detection. This engineered delivery system uses a series of checks to route visitors to its final lure, making it a complex and formidable phishing threat.
Saronic Launches Texas Shipyard to Bolster Naval Vessel Production
Saronic is revolutionizing naval vessel production with the launch of Port Alpha, a state-of-the-art shipyard in Brownsville, Texas, designed to produce autonomous and manned vessels at scale. The 800-acre facility, with room to expand to 4,000 acres, marks a major milestone in the company's mission to transform maritime defense technology.
Settra Ransomware Targets Retail, Manufacturing with Advanced Tactics
Meet Settra, a sneaky new ransomware variant that's targeting retail and manufacturing firms with clever tactics, leaving a trail of chaos in its wake. First spotted in June, this malicious software has already been linked to two separate attacks, one in July and another in September.
GE Aerospace Ramps Up Engine Production for Defense Amid Hypersonic Push
GE Aerospace's Lynn factory has turned a new corner with a $100 million upgrade, harnessing the power of automation - and robots nicknamed Rosie and Thomas - to supercharge engine production and banish quality and capacity woes. The game-changing investment is already paying off, streamlining workflows and ramping up throughput.
AI Coding Tools Exacerbate Open-Source Remediation Debt
AI coding tools are speeding up development, but at a hidden cost: they can quickly introduce a flood of new open-source components that security teams struggle to keep up with, multiplying remediation debt. This creates a downstream cycle of vulnerability assessments, licensing checks, and ownership questions that can be overwhelming.
Clop Exploits PTC Zero-Day in Large-Scale Data Theft Spree
Clop's latest large-scale data theft spree exploited a critical PTC zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2026-12569, affecting supply chain systems used by manufacturers, retailers, and industries like aerospace and automotive. This attack continues Clop's trend of targeting SaaS logistics companies with zero-days to carry out mass-exploitation campaigns.
ExfilSquad Breaches 13 Organizations Via Misconfigured Microsoft Power Pages
Meet ExfilSquad, a notorious data-extortion group that's made off with a whopping 27 million records and 382.64 GB of sensitive data from 13 major organizations across government, education, finance, and manufacturing. The stolen treasure trove was dumped online for all to see, courtesy of a simple misconfiguration in Microsoft Power Pages.
UK Manufacturers Lag in Cyber Incident Response Planning
UK manufacturers are leaving themselves exposed, with almost a third having experienced a cyber incident in the past year, resulting in reduced production capacity, operational delays, and supply chain disruptions. The alarming reality is that many factories are flying blind, unable to see and respond to cyber threats.
Toy Ghouls Unveils GenieLocker Ransomware
Meet GenieLocker, the latest ransomware threat from the notorious Toy Ghouls group, which has been wreaking havoc on businesses since March 2026, with a particular focus on Russian industries. The attackers are using clever tactics, like infiltrating through OpenVPN connections, to gain access and spread their malicious reach.
EvilTokens Exposes New Blind Spot in Email Security
A shocking 75.6% of consulting firms were exposed to phishing attacks in 2026, with other industries like financial services, manufacturing, and tech also falling prey to these threats. EvilTokens' ghost phishing campaign uses a sneaky Microsoft Device Code Phishing tactic to trick victims into giving hackers access to their Microsoft 365 accounts.
Radar Maker Echodyne Scales Up Production to Meet Drone Boom Demand
Echodyne is ramping up production to meet soaring demand for drone radar systems, with a new $40 million manufacturing plant near Seattle set to churn out 30,000 radars annually by early 2028. The company's CEO, Eben Frankenberg, says orders are far exceeding current capacity, driving the need for a five-fold increase in output.
The Gentlemen Ransomware Gang Exposes Advanced Tactics
Meet The Gentlemen, a notorious ransomware gang that's made a name for itself with sophisticated tactics, ranking among the top 10 ransomware actors in just a few months. Since February 2026, they've been wreaking havoc across industries and geographies, with a strong presence in Brazil, China, Indonesia, Taiwan, and Thailand.
INC Ransomware Targets 830+ Victims, Expands as Major RaaS Threat
The INC ransomware group has rapidly grown into a major threat, claiming over 830 victims since August 2023, with US organizations making up more than 65% of those affected. Sectors such as legal services, manufacturing, and healthcare are among the most targeted, as INC expands its reach as a prominent Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) operation.
Lockheed, GM Forge Partnership to Boost Munitions Production
Imagine a partnership that brings together the might of Lockheed Martin's defense expertise and General Motors' manufacturing prowess to supercharge US munitions production - and it all starts with an unlikely duo: the THAAD air defense interceptor and the Corvette. Lockheed and GM are joining forces to strengthen supply chains, advance manufacturing, and boost production capacity.
Quantum Space Ramps Up Satellite Production with Tulsa Factory
Quantum Space is revolutionizing satellite production with its new Tulsa factory, aiming to produce a staggering 1,000 satellites per year. The company's CEO, Jim Bridenstine, says launching its first satellite is the top priority, with full production to follow in the near future.
Ransomware Drives 90% of Manufacturing Cyber Losses
Ransomware is wreaking havoc on the manufacturing sector, responsible for a staggering 90% of total cyber losses - despite accounting for just a small fraction of claims. When ransomware strikes, the financial blow is severe, highlighting the urgent need for robust security measures.
UK Manufacturers Face Rampant Cyberattacks, ESET Report Finds
UK manufacturers are under siege, with a staggering eight in ten experiencing a cyberattack in the past year, resulting in financial losses and a growing sense of vulnerability. As our critical infrastructure comes under threat, the question on everyone's mind is: how long before the chaos spills into our daily lives?
UK Manufacturers Hit by Widespread Cyberattacks
UK manufacturers are under attack, with nearly 80 percent experiencing a cyber incident in the past year, causing factory outages, lost revenue, and supply chain disruption. As cyber threats increasingly target the machines that keep production lines moving, manufacturers face a harsh reality: one devastating breach can bring their entire operation to a grinding halt.
Patch Cisco ISE bug: Must-Have Critical Fix Now
A critical Cisco ISE bug now has public proof‑of‑concept exploit code — apply Cisco’s patch immediately to secure your network access controls or risk exposing one of your most sensitive systems. Updates may be disruptive, but this is one you don’t want to delay.
automotive chip crunch: Stunning Risk to Global Auto Supply
A diplomatic move in the Netherlands has triggered Beijing to curb some chip exports, leaving carmakers from Europe to Asia nervously bracing for fresh microcontroller shortages that could stall production and hike costs. With vehicles increasingly dependent on a handful of specialized suppliers, this spat shows how quickly geopolitics can gum up the global supply chain — and why automakers, suppliers and governments must scramble for practical fixes.
ransomware attack: Exclusive Risky Breach Shakes Trust
Japan’s biggest brewer warns a recent ransomware attack may have reached customer databases — turning missed deliveries into a potential privacy crisis that tests corporate accountability and consumer trust.
cyber incident Devastating: Exclusive JLR Sales Hit
Jaguar Land Rover says a cyberattack shut down systems and sparked a 25% drop in quarterly sales, halting production and deliveries — a wake-up call that digital threats can cripple even the most established carmakers.
Jaguar Land Rover Stunning Comeback: Best Resilience
Jaguar Land Rover is cautiously phasing staff back to work after a cyber incident briefly stalled production, balancing urgency to restart lines with careful checks to keep systems secure and avoid a repeat disruption.
Asahi cyberattack: Stunning Risky Supply Crisis
When a cyberattack forced Asahi to halt orders and shipments across Japan, it turned a brewing hiccup into a nationwide supply-risk test — empty shelves, strained retailers and shaken confidence followed. It’s a wake-up call for companies and regulators to boost cyber hygiene, contingency plans and transparent communication before the next disruption hits.