IT Security Guru

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

It went into effect on 13 th August 2020 and addresses the new prohibition on the use of banned telecommunications equipment and services, while also clarifying the ban from 2019 on buying such equipment. The end goal is to combat the threat that potential cyber-attacks pose to our national security. . borders, and?even?into

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Telecommunications Surveillance Government Manufacturing 108

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 31, 2022

According to the latest update provided to SEC, Hannes experienced a ransomware attack at the end of last month and has notified the information commissioner and the law enforcement about the sophisticated cyber attack.

Ransomware 112

Ransomware Telecommunications Encryption Cyber Attacks 112

Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2024

China-linked threat actors are preparing cyber attacks against U.S. FBI Director Christopher Wray warned this week that China-linked threat actors are preparing an attack against U.S. critical infrastructure warned FBI Director Christopher Wray. critical infrastructure, Reuters reported. from defending Taiwan.

Energy and Utilities 132

Energy and Utilities Telecommunications Technology Government 132

SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In a tale as old as the computer, China has once again pointed fingers at the United States, accusing it of hacking into one of its technology companies. are currently engaged in a fierce battle for technological supremacy, particularly in the rapidly advancing field of artificial intelligence.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 12, 2022

Video game company Ubisoft has suffered a ‘cyber security incident’ that had a severe impact on games, systems, and services. The rumors of a cyber attack against Ubisoft circulated online in the last few days, while data extortion group LAPSUS$ claimed to have hacked the company.

Data breaches 98

Data breaches Telecommunications Hacking Ransomware 98

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 10, 2021

While the highest price was $95,000 for an Asian telecommunications service provider. Technology and telecommunications companies are among the most common victims and often command higher prices. IntSights reports the lowest asking price was $240 for a healthcare organization in Columbia.

Telecommunications 98

Telecommunications Marketing Ransomware Accountability 98

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

neutralized over 600 cyber attacks this year. Up to 2,000 Georgia websites have been hit by cyber attacks. Users online claim Kudankulam nuclear power plant was hit by a cyber attack. WhatsApp sued Israeli surveillance firm NSO Group and its parent Q Cyber Technologies. NCSC Report: U.K.

Data breaches 68

Data breaches Cyber Attacks Telecommunications Advertising 68

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Enterprises in the finance, banking, and telecommunications sectors are the most susceptible to online fraud, but it can happen to any company,” said Vaidotas Sedys , Head of Risk Management at Oxylabs. Cloud technologies also play an important role in the latest anti-fraud developments. Vilnius, Lithuania, Oct.

Artificial Intelligence 100

Artificial Intelligence Identity Theft Telecommunications Big data 100

Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2021

In April 2017, Symantec security experts who analyzed the alleged CIA hacking tools included in the Vault 7 dump that were involved in attacks aimed at least 40 governments and private organizations across 16 countries. According to the firm, the US cyber spies are targeting various industry sectors and government agencies.

Malware 125

Malware Hacking Government Telecommunications 125

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Several months later, I learned about how Dragos had spotted a new threat group called “HEXANE” targeting oil and gas companies in the Middle East as well as telecommunications providers in the Middle East, Central Asia and Africa. I think it’s important to point out that cyber-attacks could have resulted from a variety of weaknesses.

Telecommunications 92

Telecommunications Encryption Software Banking 92

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 11, 2020

This means that in addition to the traditional telecommunications business, the company is increasingly attentive to sectors like the cloud, the Internet of Things and cybersecurity. The aim is to have an advantage over a potential cyber attack, publicly sharing the areas for improvement to the benefit of the system as a whole.

Cyber threats 109

Cyber threats Risk Telecommunications Cybersecurity 109

Responsible Cyber

APRIL 7, 2020

A recent Chubb SME Cyber Preparedness Survey showed that Singapore SMEs are not prepared for cyber-attacks including most of the small and medium enterprises across Asia Pacific. Nearly two-thirds (63 per cent) of respondents believe they are less exposed to cyber incidents than multinationals.

Marketing 52

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The Security Ledger

OCTOBER 8, 2020

To achieve their 5G transformation, telecommunications providers require security solutions and platforms built from the ground up for modern, dynamic business models. The post Opinion: Staying Secure Through 5G Migration appeared first on The Security Ledger.

Telecommunications 52

Telecommunications IoT Cyber Attacks Authentication 52

Hacker Combat

JULY 8, 2022

What I am sure of is that the files actually exist, “said Schaefer, who is a technology partner at Trivium China, a policy research company. In 2020, a major cyber attack that is thought to have been done by Russian hackers hit a number of U.S. ”It can be difficult to verify whether the data leak actually happened.

Hacking 105

Hacking Telecommunications Mobile Government 105

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Thales 2023 Data Threat Report: The Increased Telco Cybersecurity Challenges in the 5G Era madhav Tue, 09/12/2023 - 05:15 Telecommunications firms have always faced a unique set of security challenges. The virtualization of the 5G network means data is no longer stored centrally, which gives attackers more chances to intercept it.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 14, 2020

Today’s innovations and technologies provide tremendous opportunities for enterprises. Along with innovation and technology proliferation, new challenges that will shape business during 2020. In addition, malicious actors can and will adopt technologies such as AI and machine learning faster than security leaders can.

Data privacy 89

Data privacy IoT Data breaches Surveillance 89

Malwarebytes

MARCH 29, 2022

Several threat actors have taken advantage of the war in Ukraine to launch a number of cyber attacks. Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Communications) ??????????????! ???????????? ????????? ????????, ????? ? ???????? ???????????? ?????????? ????????? (A Figure 9: template.

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Phishing Education Telecommunications Technology 78

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 28, 2021

A recent study by telecommunications provider, TextAnywhere, looked into the screen habits of 1,000 employees in the UK and revealed that over two-thirds (67.4%) are using their mobiles for work, imposing a serious threat to business security. . According to Carbon Black reports , 88% of UK companies suffered security breaches last year.

Risk 52

Risk Cyber Attacks Telecommunications Mobile 52

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

History of MSSPs As internet service providers (ISPs) and telecommunications companies (telecoms) began offering commercial access to the internet in the late 1990s, they began to also offer firewall appliances and associated managed services. As cyber attacks continue to increase in number and sophistication, the need for MSSPs grows.

Telecommunications 86

Telecommunications Firewall Penetration Testing Cybersecurity 86

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

As a leading VC, BVP offers budding companies plenty to consider, with a set of roadmaps and tools for today’s technologies and market complexities. Also read : Addressing Remote Desktop Attacks and Security. Notable cybersecurity exits for the company include AVG Technologies, Cognitive Security, OpenDNS, and Carbon Black.

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Cybersecurity Technology Marketing Healthcare 124

Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

The end result of these types of cyber attacks are often highly public and damaging data breaches. External Causes of Data Breaches External cyber attacks from outside of your organization can be initiated by cybercriminals, third-party vendors, or other external actors.

Data breaches 52

Data breaches Healthcare Telecommunications Financial Services 52

IT Security Guru

AUGUST 17, 2023

The 2023 Edition of the National Risk Register predicts that, in the next two years, there is a 5 to 25% chance that a devastating attack will target critical infrastructure and cause physical harm. A nationwide loss of power could create a ripple effect, causing disruption to internet telecommunications, water, sewage, fuel and gas supplies.

Risk 98

Risk Healthcare Passwords Government 98

SecureWorld News

MAY 12, 2022

Conti threat actors gained access to the Finance Ministry on April 12, which eventually allowed them to access other government agencies, including the Ministry of Science, Technology and Telecommunications, and the National Meteorological Institute.

Ransomware 81

Ransomware Government Telecommunications Cybercrime 81

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

Cybercrime 71

Cybercrime Firewall Social Engineering Ransomware 71

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The deployment of 5G to change sustainability and efficiency improvements may be jeopardized by cyber-attacks. Both the renewable energy business and the telecommunications industry are projected to expand significantly over the next decade, and the green energy movement is gaining traction. Protecting 5G from cyber threats.

Artificial Intelligence 71

Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing IoT Mobile 71

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 28, 2021

As attack methodologies evolve due to AI, machine learning and nation-state hackers , security startups are receiving a lot of funding to develop products that can secure application access for remote workers , provide real-time visibility into cyber attacks and protect data as it travels from the cloud to IoT devices.

Cybersecurity 90

Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Threat Detection Marketing 90

SecureWorld News

MAY 21, 2024

While anything is possible when it comes to determined cyber attackers to cause malfunctions or take over systems, and several theories have been floated, there has not been such a finding in this case, to date. However, was it a cyber incident?

Cybersecurity 91

Cybersecurity Telecommunications Risk Architecture 91

Pen Test

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This specialized form of testing has emerged as a crucial tool for evaluating the security of wireless networks and assessing their resilience against potential cyber-attacks (Davis & Brown, 2020). It underscores the vital role it plays in fortifying the burgeoning landscape of wireless technologies.

Penetration Testing 52

Penetration Testing Wireless IoT Technology 52

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Scattered Spider previously targeted telecommunications firms, likely to support its SIM-swapping activities that facilitate account takeovers. Telecom Infrastructure Abuse: The threat actor used Verizon IPv6 addresses to access the network, leveraging telecommunications infrastructure with a clean reputation to bypass security controls.

Social Engineering 122

Social Engineering Engineering Accountability Backups 122

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 7, 2023

Penetration tests are simulated cyber attacks executed by white hat hackers on systems and networks. The goal of these simulations is to detect vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, errors, and other weaknesses that real attackers could exploit. Automated security technology cannot mimic hackers’ techniques in real life.

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Penetration Testing Wireless Passwords Social Engineering 86

Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2022

Large scale cyber-attacks with major impact on Ukrainian infrastructure or services have not been observed. Analysts acknowledge that in the fog of war, government entities or private institutions likely have not identified nor reported all cyber-incidents. It is plausible that the adversary buys access to target environments.

Ransomware 59

Ransomware Malware Government Antivirus 59

SecureList

DECEMBER 14, 2022

According to the same article, another such attack took place in the late 1990s when the American military attacked a Serbian telecommunications network. The “AcidRain” wiper was first described later in March, while ViaSat published an official analysis of the cyber-attack.

DDOS 141

DDOS Ransomware Government Energy and Utilities 141

Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

VoIP phishing and impersonation also victimized millions of corporate employees across the world , contributing to an even greater cyber threat. The contemporary world has witnessed the rise of the Internet and global communication, and collaboration technologies, including mobile data use and the culture of bring your own device [BYOD].

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Unlike LANs, which rely on local cables or wireless signals, WANs often use leased telecommunications lines, satellite links, or fiber-optic connections to maintain high-speed, long-distance communication. This technology enables various applications, from home and office networks to extensive public and mobile data services.

Wireless 58

Wireless Firewall Encryption Internet 58

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Scattered Spider previously targeted telecommunications firms, likely to support its SIM-swapping activities that facilitate account takeovers. Telecom Infrastructure Abuse: The threat actor used Verizon IPv6 addresses to access the network, leveraging telecommunications infrastructure with a clean reputation to bypass security controls.

Social Engineering 52

Social Engineering Engineering Accountability Backups 52

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

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Cyber Attacks 121

Cyber Attacks Firewall Data breaches Telecommunications 121

Hacker Combat

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The key objective of these hacks is to acquire business intelligence or intellectual property with pharmaceutical institutions and technology firms at higher risk. As a result, they are at more risk of phishing and other cyber-attacks. The espionage SolarWinds campaign that the U.S. In June 2021, the A.P.

Hacking 129

Hacking Telecommunications Risk Government 129