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AI Learns Hidden Hydrogen Energy Flows When Sensors Go Dark
The result is a patchwork of incomplete and irregular observations, and the underlying energy flow structure of the system becomes hidden. Liang’s framework, SPEL-VFL — short for physics-embedded latent energy flow learning — is designed specifically for this gap. What makes the work particularly timely is its explicit application to hydrogen energy transportation and hydrogen intelligent mobility systems. Subject of Research: Physics-embedded latent machine learning for hydrogen energy flow reconstruction under sparse IoT sensing Article Title: Physics-embedded latent hydrogen energy flow learning under sparse sensing conditions Article References: Liang, X. Physics-embedded latent hydrogen energy flow learning under sparse sensing conditions.
UAE advances proactive cyber defences, homegrown national capabilities: Report
In May, the UAE Cyber Security Council, in collaboration with CPX Holding, launched the UAE Cyber Factory to strengthen the country's digital leadership and cyber sovereignty. The initiative came amid growing cyber threats. These initiatives are complemented by partnerships and programmes designed to develop Emirati talent, improve incident response capabilities, and strengthen proactive cyber defence. In September 2026, it launched the Dubai Cyber Skills Framework, establishing a unified reference for qualifications, certifications, training and career pathways. Among these is She Protects, launched by Microsoft in collaboration with CPX Holding and supported by the UAE Cyber Security Council.
FBI Seizes 7 Domains, Disrupts Flax Typhoon Tools Used in Critical Infrastructure Intrusions
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DoJ) have announced the disruption of malicious tools used by a China-linked advanced persistent threat group known as Flax Typhoon. To that end, the agencies seized several domains and blocked access to platforms that were used to scan, and in some cases infiltrate, U.S. critical infrastructure. According to the FBI, the botnet is said to have used a number of domains, including subdomains of w8510[. In all, more than 260,000 devices, including approximately 126,000 U.S. devices, were actively infected as of June 5, 2024. The botnet made use of a tool called Microscan to facilitate reconnaissance and computer vulnerability scanning, allowing the threat actors to identify targets of interest.
Italy to debut national pavilion at GovWare Singapore
Italy will present a national pavilion at GovWare 2026 in Singapore, its first at the cybersecurity event. The pavilion is being organised by the Italian Trade Agency, the National Cybersecurity Agency and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. It will host Italian cybersecurity startups and small and medium-sized businesses seeking commercial opportunities in Singapore and Southeast Asia. In 2025, it mounted a national pavilion at the RSA Conference in San Francisco featuring 20 Italian cybersecurity startups and scaleups. Broader agenda The Italian presence in Singapore will also include an institutional panel on Italy's experience in strengthening its national cybersecurity ecosystem.
IMC 2026: Sensorise launches Wega M1 4G module for EVs, smart meters, IIoT
NEW DELHI: Machine-to-machine (M2M) eSIM and IoT connectivity provider Sensorise on Thursday announced the launch of its next-generation GSM module, Wega M1, during the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026. "This launch is an important milestone in our vision to build trusted connectivity infrastructure for India. With the government’s impetus on data sovereignty and cyber security, the Wega M1 launch and proliferation will be an important compliant product for the Indian market," said Karn Nagpal, president at Sensorise. Sensorise plans to commercialise the Wega M1 module in the first quarter of 2027, with initial select deployments planned alongside anchor enterprise customers. The product development was prompted by security considerations surrounding data sovereignty and cyber incidents linked to imported cellular modules in a market historically dominated by global vendors.
Deutsche Telekom IoT Partners with Exein to Strengthen Device-Level Security
Exein, a global leader in physical AI and runtime security, announced a strategic partnership with Deutsche Telekom IoT to bring integrated security to connected devices across Deutsche Telekom IoT’s ecosystem. With its own transatlantic network and around 600 roaming and satellite partners, Deutsche Telekom IoT provides worldwide connectivity for customers across industries and markets. Exein's security technology already protects more than two billion devices globally, across sectors including automotive, robotics, energy and industrial manufacturing. Through the partnership, Exein will bring its on-device security expertise together with Deutsche Telekom IoT’s global connectivity capabilities, giving customers a more integrated approach to connectivity and device security throughout the IoT lifecycle. The significantly oversubscribed round was led by Headline and included participation from T.Capital, Deutsche Telekom's strategic investment arm.
Richard Muthua moves from Liquid to lead Safaricom’s cloud and cybersecurity business
Richard Muthua has joined Safaricom PLC as Head of Cloud, Cyber Security and IoT, bringing experience in enterprise cloud services, cybersecurity and network infrastructure from senior positions at Liquid Intelligent Technologies and Internet Solutions. He also held the role of Head of Solutions and Corporate Sales at the company, gaining experience in enterprise technology solutions and corporate customer requirements. Safaricom’s enterprise technology business Muthua’s appointment comes as Safaricom continues to develop services for businesses beyond traditional connectivity. Safaricom Business has promoted managed security services, including a Managed Security Operations Centre designed to support enterprise threat monitoring and response. Managed SD-WAN provides a glimpse of his new role Safaricom Business launched a managed SD-WAN service on October 8, targeting organisations that need to manage connectivity across multiple branches and locations.
Why we need continuous cyber training as AI gathers strength
[SC Media Perspectives columns are written by a trusted community of SC Media cybersecurity subject matter experts.Read more Perspectives here.] AI reshapes cybersecurity skills requirements The workforce study highlights how rapidly cybersecurity skills needs are changing as AI adoption becomes table stakes. AI makes continuous learning essential The same principle applies to experienced professionals, particularly as AI reshapes skills requirements. Hiring managers should define role-specific AI skills, make time to practice them, and update training as tools and the threat landscape transforms. Casey Marks, chief operating officer, ISC2 SC Media Perspectives columns are written by a trusted community of SC Media cybersecurity subject matter experts.
Security controls will fail eventually. How do MSPs recover quickly?
MSPs have spent years building security practices around monitoring, detection and response. Absolute Security’s 2026 Resilience Risk Index found endpoint security software failed to protect devices nearly 21% of the time, potentially leaving enterprise PCs exposed for the equivalent of 76 days annually. That underscores the importance of cyber resilience: combining protection and detection with observability, recovery and business continuity. Instead of simply asking whether an attack can be detected, MSPs need to know whether critical security controls are functioning, how quickly endpoints can recover and whether customers can continue operating when something fails. Join Brendan Maas, senior sales executive at BCS365, and Gene Kim, vice president of managed service providers at Absolute Security, for an on-demand webinar about what that shift means for MSPs.
OTCC urges CISA to implement mandatory OT cybersecurity requirements for federal agencies
The Operational Technology Cybersecurity Coalition (OTCC) is calling on the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to establish mandatory security requirements for operational technology (OT) across all federal civilian agencies. In a report released on October 6, the coalition emphasized the need for a binding operational directive (BOD) due to the current lack of minimum security practices and CISA's limited visibility into OT-related risks, according to a recent report by Infosecurity Magazine. The OTCC's proposal stems from a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report indicating that many federal agencies are failing to meet existing requirements for inventorying networked OT and IoT devices. The coalition advocates for a directive that would mandate senior official responsibility for OT security, integrate OT risk into enterprise risk management, and establish baselines for asset inventory, network segmentation, remote access, configuration management, incident preparedness, and verified recovery. The directive aims to complement existing resilience initiatives by setting pre-incident baselines to prevent cyberattacks from causing physical consequences, influencing best practices beyond federal agencies.
Sensorise launches next-generation GSM Module for India’s trusted IoT ecosystem
Sensorise, a leading provider of M2M eSIM and IoT connectivity solutions, on Thursday announced its next-generation GSM Module Wega M1 –(IN Sanskrit : The Seamless [Internet] flow); that they want to enable for India IOT/M2M Ecosystem, designed and manufactured in India for secure, reliable and scalable IoT connectivity. With recent security incidents in the country related to modules with regards to Data Sovereignty and Cyber Security, Sensorise product is imperative for the India market. The future of IOT/M2M will be plug and play Make in India components for the growing IOT/M2M 1bn devices vision of the government ” said Karn Nagpal, President, Sensorise. The Minister said he was pleased to note that we have a made in India module which is the bridge (SETU) between the device and the telecom networks. Sensorise Smart Solutions, a register M2M Service Provider with DOT enables secure, scalable and intelligent M2M eSIM and IoT connectivity across utilities, mobility, retail, logistics and industrial IoT.
Sensorise launches next-generation GSM Module for India’s trusted IoT ecosystem
New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI): Sensorise, a leading provider of M2M eSIM and IoT connectivity solutions, on Thursday announced its next-generation GSM Module Wega M1 –(IN Sanskrit : The Seamless [Internet] flow); that they want to enable for India IOT/M2M Ecosystem, designed and manufactured in India for secure, reliable and scalable IoT connectivity. With recent security incidents in the country related to modules with regards to Data Sovereignty and Cyber Security, Sensorise product is imperative for the India market. The future of IOT/M2M will be plug and play Make in India components for the growing IOT/M2M 1bn devices vision of the government ” said Karn Nagpal, President, Sensorise. The Minister said he was pleased to note that we have a made in India module which is the bridge (SETU) between the device and the telecom networks. Sensorise Smart Solutions, a register M2M Service Provider with DOT enables secure, scalable and intelligent M2M eSIM and IoT connectivity across utilities, mobility, retail, logistics and industrial IoT.
IMC 2026: PM Modi calls for global framework to tackle cyber frauds, deepfakes, digital crimes
PTI Updated On Oct 8, 2026 at 12:35 PM IST
Top 10 Computer Science Fields in Pakistan
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning are undoubtedly among the best computer science fields in Pakistan. Data Science and Big Data Analytics Data is the new oil, and data science is among the best computer science fields in Pakistan. This makes it one of the best computer science fields in Pakistan for those interested in hardware-software integration. Other than Top 10 Computer Science Fields in Pakistan, you can also explore Best Jobs After Computer Science Degree Thus, the tech industry in Pakistan is booming, and the career opportunities are expanding rapidly. The highest-paying computer science fields in Pakistan include Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Data Science, and Cloud Computing.
Google Opens SynthID Detector Globally to Identify AI-Generated Media
Google has opened SynthID Detector to the public worldwide in English, expanding a verification tool previously introduced for media professionals. Checking AI-generated media The standalone service checks images, video and audio for SynthID watermarks. Google says it supports media produced by its AI tools and participating partners, including OpenAI, NVIDIA and Kakao, with Apple support planned. Google says its watermarking technology has covered more than 180 billion images and videos and 240,000 years of audio. The public detector complements verification features already available in Search, Gemini and Chrome.
AI Cybersecurity Market worth $95.25 billion by 2031 - Report by MarketsandMarkets™
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to MarketsandMarkets™, the AI Cybersecurity Market is projected to grow from USD 31.25 billion in 2026 to USD 95.25 billion by 2031 at a CAGR of 25.0% during the forecast period. Browse 500 market data Tables and 50 Figures spread through 400 Pages and in-depth TOC on "AI Cybersecurity Market – Global Forecast to 2031" AI Cybersecurity Market Size & Forecast: Market Size Available for Years: 2022–2031 2025 Market Size: USD 22.07 billion 2026 Market Size: USD 31.25 billion 2031 Projected Market Size: USD 95.25 billion CAGR (2026–2031): 25.0% AI Cybersecurity Market Trends & Insights: Agentic security operations are driving demand for AI cybersecurity as organizations adopt autonomous systems capable of performing alert analysis, threat investigation, and response. North America accounted for the highest share, at 41.7%, of the AI Cybersecurity Market in 2026. AI Cybersecurity Market - Investment & funding +Merger & Acquisition Investment Funding Context The AI Cybersecurity Market is attracting substantial investment as vendors expand AI-powered threat detection, security operations, autonomous investigation, and automated response capabilities. Revenue Shift Context The AI Cybersecurity Market is shifting from standalone AI-assisted tools toward integrated platforms embedding AI across threat detection, security analytics, investigation, threat intelligence, and automated response.
Legacy building systems leave organizations open to cyber attacks — and their costs: Honeywell
These systems include field devices and controllers, safety systems, HVAC and chillers, switchgears, elevators and fire panels, physical security systems, building management systems and connected IoT devices. “OT security maturity is ultimately measured by whether organizations understand their attack surface, limit incident impact and restore operations quickly.” Many building systems are vulnerable due to equipment operating under legacy BACnet standards. Patches for vulnerabilities are slow to be implemented at many organizations because of the systems’ crucial role in building operations. “A complete, continuously updated inventory is the starting point,” the Honeywell report says.
Omidia conducts research on IoT deployments
New research by Omdia highlights how, a majority of businesses are prioritising edge computing in IoT deployments. Principal analyst for IoT John Canali said enterprises’ focus on edge computing is being fuelled by growing interest in using AI and machine learning in their IoT deployments. The research highlighted significant progress, with 78% stating edge IoT deployments had moved beyond pilots. Omdia noted overwhelming satisfaction with edge IoT deployments, with 87% reporting it met or exceeded their expectations. Lack of budget was chosen by 21%, leading Omdia to conclude technical challenges are a greater obstacle to edge IoT deployments than monetary matters.
Top 10 IoT Development Companies in the United States (2026)
That is why the choice of an IoT development partner matters more today than it did five years ago. North America keeps the largest chunk of that revenue, with the United States alone holding around 23 percent of global IoT software and services spend, per ABI Research. The Top 10 IoT Development Companies in the United States I built the list below from public company data, review platforms like Clutch and GoodFirms, and my own conversations with founders who have shipped connected products. The team focuses on IoT firmware and hardware, IoT mobile apps, smart home and smart building platforms, and full-cycle product engineering. Two documents you should know are NIST Special Publication 800-213 (IoT Product Cybersecurity Guidelines for the Federal Government) and NIST Internal Report 8259 (Foundational Cybersecurity Activities for IoT Product Manufacturers), both revised in 2026.