Schneier on Security

AUGUST 14, 2019

If the choice is between a world where we can achieve a 99 percent assurance against cyber threats to consumers, while still providing law enforcement 80 percent of the access it might seek; or a world, on the other hand, where we have boosted our cybersecurity to 99.5 That telecommunications company was GTE -- which became Verizon.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 8, 2022

United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have issued an advisory to all telecom and network operators in the United States asking them to be vigilant against state sponsored cyber attacks from China.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, on February 6th unveiled Canada's National Cyber Security Strategy (NCSS), a long-term plan to protect Canadians, businesses, and critical infrastructure from an increasingly complex cyber threat landscape.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 9, 2023

Category Awareness, News, Case Study As one of the world’s fastest-growing industries, telecommunication has become a highly vulnerable target for cybersecurity threats. In short, telecommunications (telecom) is a fundamental and critical component of our global infrastructure. Why are Telecom Sectors Targeted?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 21, 2022

The Ongoing Cyber Threat to Critical Infrastructure. With that in mind, Thales has launched the 2022 Thales Data Threat Report Critical Infrastructure Edition, which includes responses from 300 security leaders and practitioners within critical infrastructure organizations. Thu, 07/21/2022 - 12:28.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 21, 2021

RedFoxtrot cyber threat group, which is believed to have links with the Chinese military, has been targeting Indian organizations since becoming active in 2014. This hacker group has particularly focussed on targeting Indian institutions ranging from defense, telecommunications, mining, and research.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

As we move towards the end of 2022, now is the time to take a look back at the major trends from the last eleven months and identify what might happen from a cyber threat perspective in 2023. A key for analysts is to remain flexible and not compartmentalize cyber threats.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 4, 2021

At 11:11 am NSE announced that it was closing the financial system for the day because of the slow network that could have been because of a telecommunication glitch out of which MTNL is a backbone for conducting most of the network operations and communications.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 28, 2022

Kaspersky, the Russian originated Cybersecurity firm has discovered in its latest studies that cyber crooks are targeting Industrial Control Systems (ICS) operating in Asia and targeting companies operating in logistics, transportation, telecom and airlines sectors operating in Afghanistan, India, Pakistan and Malaysian regions.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Understanding and adhering to cybersecurity regulations is crucial for any organization as cyber threats evolve and become more sophisticated. Cybersecurity laws and regulations encompass a range of legal requirements designed to protect information systems and data from cyber threats.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

.” Mandiant experts named the China-linked APT41 threat actor as one of the most prolific cyber threat group. The group hit entities in several industries, including the gaming, healthcare, high-tech, higher education, telecommunications, and travel services industries.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

ENISA, the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity publishes a Threat Landscape for 5G Networks, assessing the threats related to the fifth generation of mobile telecommunications networks (5G). An EU-wide Coordinated Risk Assessment of 5G networks has been published on the 9 th October 2019.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 24, 2024

They will also have the opportunity to enjoy one-on-one conversations with both Thales and Imperva experts to help them remain ahead of today's cyber threats. Quantum Computing for Telecommunications Also, on May 8, a panel will be on “ Quantum Computing for Telecommunications.”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Apart from targeting Bombardier, the Clop Ransomware gang was also seen targeting geo-spatial company Fugro, Technology Company Danaher, Singapore-based telecommunication brand SingTel, and law firm from US named Jones Day.

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Cisco Security

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The telecommunications infrastructure that carries internet traffic between countries and continents is often provided by submarine cables. The British Chief of Defense Staff has warned how seriously intentional damage to telecommunications cables would be taken [2]. . Physical infrastructure can not be taken for granted.

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 6, 2021

According to a Cyber Threat Report released by the Bangladesh Government’s e-Government Computer Incident Response Team (BGD e-GOV CIRT) on April 1st, hacker group Hafnium has launched attacks on more than 200 organizations in Bangladesh.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This massive DDoS attack targeted a telecommunications service provider, one of NSFOCUSs global clients. The telecommunications industry frequently faces such cyber threats. a global network and cyber security leader, protects enterprises and carriers from advanced cyber attacks.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2021

“To counter this threat, it is imperative that 5G cloud infrastructures be built and configured securely, with capabilities in place to detect and respond to threats, providing a hardened environment for deploying secure network functions.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 12, 2023

The report stems from a detailed analysis of attacks targeting StormWall’s clientele, which spans various sectors such as finance, e-commerce, telecommunications, entertainment, transportation, education, and logistics. Telecommunications continued to be a popular target, enduring 16% of attacks and a 47% YoY increase.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has taken a significant step forward by introducing its first international strategic plan in an effort to help contain cyber threats that continue to transcend national borders. Depends Recognizing that much of U.S.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

As the CTO of a telecommunications company said to me, HYAS doesnt just find the needle in the haystack, you find the needle in the stack of needles. The Challenge: An Avalanche of Threats Imagine having to defend against 56 billion unique attacks every three months.

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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. Redazione SA: What do you think has led to what is today an impressive increase in cyber threats?

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 28, 2023

Of particular note is their willingness to pay exorbitant fees for access to telecommunications providers' platforms, enabling them to hijack phone numbers and gain access to accounts via SMS one-time passcodes. The group's activities extended from 2021 to 2022 and involved individuals from both the U.K. and Brazil.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 24, 2019

“The purpose of the task is to ensure the reliable operation of the Internet in Russia in any conditions and under any circumstances,” said Aleksei Sokolov, deputy communications minister, in televised remarks on December 23 from the Monitoring and Cyber Threat Response Center.”

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The US and other allied nations consider China a cyber threat as it continues to target and attack companies in the US and elsewhere, with the primary aim of stealing intellectual property or gaining access to sensitive networks.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2023

NCA infiltrates the cybercriminal underground with fake DDoS-for-hire sites Pwn2Own Vancouver 2023 awarded $1,035,000 and a Tesla for 27 0-days CISA announced the Pre-Ransomware Notifications initiative China-linked hackers target telecommunication providers in the Middle East City of Toronto is one of the victims hacked by Clop gang using GoAnywhere (..)

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 10, 2022

We know that war has impacts on telecommunications, but what we've seen in Ukraine is on a different level.". These documents outlined a series of measures the Kremlin wants state-owned websites and online portals to implement by the end of this week in order to "coordinate actions to defend telecommunication services on the internet.".

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SecureWorld News

MAY 25, 2023

Since the targets span several industries and sectors, among them telecommunications, transportation, the military, and emergency response, this could be part of a Chinese operation to map out the paths a potential American response to an invasion of Taiwan would take. China's cyber threat landscape presents a distinct challenge.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 19, 2022

NetAbstraction will host an industry event on March 2nd at the Georgia Cyber Center to discuss the cyber threats facing both the government and private sector. It was founded by a team that built clandestine telecommunication networks for the NSA and CIA.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In the field of cybersecurity, a potent and covert threat called Krasue has surfaced. This remote access trojan has been silently infiltrating Linux systems, primarily targeting telecommunications companies since 2021.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

A 2024 study by Bell, Canada's largest telecommunications company, surveyed 600 Canadian business leaders and IT professionals to explore the evolving role of GenAI. Generative AI is revolutionizing industries, including cybersecurity, by driving innovation, efficiency, and improved outcomes.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 5, 2024

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities in our telecommunications networks, which are fundamental to everything from personal communication to national security. As cyber threats from nation-state actors become more complex, the need for stronger, more proactive cybersecurity measures has never been clearer.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 18, 2023

Gaming (58.7%) and telecommunications (47.7%) had the highest bad bot traffic on their websites and applications. Bad bots at work One cyber threat that targets user accounts on digital platforms is a credential stuffing attack. Taking the lead were Germany with 68.6%, Ireland with 45.1%, and Singapore with 43.1%.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 28, 2023

Not only large enterprises but small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) should realise the threat size, its origin, exogenous or from their inner circle , and the potential impact on their assets. Implementing an effective data loss prevention (DLP) strategy to mitigate these cyber threats and safeguard critical data is imperative.

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Pen Test Partners

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

This is a pivotal moment for manufacturers, importers, and distributors, imposing new compliance measures to safeguard against cyber threats. Its detailed regulations were established in September 2023 and aim to improve the security standards of smart products. What does non-compliance look like? You can read the Act here.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 16, 2021

Major health care groups telecommunications companies and law enforcement organizations have also anonymously reviewed the framework, Grace-McMinn noted. Michael Daniel, CEO of the Cyber Threat Alliance, said that the formation of new threat frameworks comes with pros and cons. “As

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

Different states have their own laws and statutes regulating the definition and disclosure of data breaches, so it is important for organizations to be aware of these standards in the event they are party to any type of cyber security incident. Every organization is, to varying degrees, potentially at risk of experiencing a data breach.

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