Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

telecoms, compromising networks to steal call records and access private communications, mainly of government and political figures. The US agencies confirmed that Chinese threat actors had compromised the private communications of a “limited number” of government officials following the compromise of multiple U.S.

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Mobile Telecommunications Data breaches Hacking 112

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The US government launched a national security investigation into the popular, Chinese-owned router maker TP-Link, with a potential eye on banning the company’s devices in the United States. In doing this, TP-Link managed to grow their market share to 60% of the US retail market for WiFi systems and SOHO routersfrom 10% in 2019.

Marketing 107

Marketing Retail Technology Government 107

Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

That's why there is so much worry about Chinese-made equipment for the new 5G wireless networks. It's also why the United States has blocked the cybersecurity company Kaspersky from selling its Russian-made antivirus products to US government agencies.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) estimates the cost of a full replacement of all Huawei and ZTE hardware on American wireless networks at $1.837bn. organizations from using the government Universal Service Fund for acquiring equipment or services provided by the Chinese firms. The FCC’s move definitively banned U.S.

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Wireless Government Advertising Internet 92

Dark Reading

JANUARY 9, 2020

Researchers found unremovable malware preinstalled in the Unimax U686CL, a budget Android device sold by Assurance Wireless.

Malware 100

Malware Wireless Government 100

Krebs on Security

APRIL 12, 2022

The government alleges Coelho and his forum administrator identity “ Omnipotent ” profited from the illicit activity on the platform by charging “escalating prices for membership tiers that offered greater access and features, including a top-tier ‘God’ membership status.” Coelho landed on the radar of U.S.

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Government Identity Theft Mobile Data breaches 260

Tech Republic Security

MARCH 20, 2017

AT&T, Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile USA, and Sprint want the federal government to eliminate broadband privacy rules. Here's what you need to know.

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Wireless Mobile Government 118

Security Affairs

JULY 9, 2020

In January, Malwarebytes researchers discovered that the UMX U686CL phone was sold with pre-installed malware as part of the government-funded Lifeline Assistance program by Virgin Mobile. The phone was being shipped to users with two malicious malware masqueraded as Wireless Update application and a Settings app respectively.

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 14, 2020

Because the companies that make the equipment are subservient to the Chinese government, they could be forced to include backdoors in the hardware or software to give Beijing remote access. Both criminal attacks and government cyber-operations will become more common and more damaging. Eventually, Washington will have do so something.

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Data collection Software Marketing Government 279

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The British government will ban the installation of new Huawei equipment in the 5G networks of Wireless carriers after September 2021. The British government will not allow the installation of new Huawei equipment in the 5G networks of Wireless carriers after September 2021. ” th e UK Government announced.

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Wireless Government Marketing Telecommunications 141

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2024

It is best known for producing products like screen protectors, mobile device cases, power banks, wireless charging devices, and other smartphone and tablet accessories. is a consumer electronics accessories company based in the United States.

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Data breaches Computers and Electronics Hacking Wireless 80

Zero Day

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This mobile provider service was available only to government users but has since expanded. If you fall into these categories, you may be eligible today, but the service will expand to the general public soon, too.

Mobile 81

Mobile Wireless Government 81

Krebs on Security

APRIL 7, 2022

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says it has disrupted a giant botnet built and operated by a Russian government intelligence unit known for launching destructive cyberattacks against energy infrastructure in the United States and Ukraine. Separately, law enforcement agencies in the U.S. energy facilities.

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Marketing Energy and Utilities Malware Ransomware 304

WIRED Threat Level

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

The US government has detained thousands of wireless earbuds on suspicion of being fake Apple goods—despite crystal clear branding from an established company.

Wireless 96

Wireless Government 96

CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 8, 2021

Privacy advocates across the world say that such mass surveillance programs do more bad than good as they make the populace get a feeling that their government never trusts them. The plan was to use machine learning tools and learn about the citizen activities taking place in front of the cameras in an automated way.

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Cyber Attacks Artificial Intelligence Wireless Surveillance 141

Krebs on Security

JUNE 22, 2018

Supreme Court today ruled that the government needs to obtain a court-ordered warrant to gather location data on mobile device users. The decision is a major development for privacy rights, but experts say it may have limited bearing on the selling of real-time customer location data by the wireless carriers to third-party companies.

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Mobile Wireless Government Technology 155

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 10, 2024

AirDrop hashing is weaksauce: Chinese citizens using peer-to-peer wireless comms “must be identified.” The post China Cracks Apple Private Protocol — AirDrop Pwned appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Wireless Social Engineering Firewall Data privacy 135

CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Elite de Carga would sell these capabilities to the Mexican state government of Baja and Durango for what was tacitly understood to be for political as well as law enforcement purposes.

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Spyware CISO Wireless Manufacturing 128

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 16, 2021

Und0xxed said the hackers found an opening in T-Mobile’s wireless data network that allowed access to two of T-Mobile’s customer data centers. Special Operations Command (PDF), demanding that the government turn over information collected about him and seeking restitution for his alleged kidnapping at the hands of the CIA.

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Mobile Data breaches Accountability Wireless 340

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Wireless cameras are kinda useless, say cops. I❤️POE: Does your home security need a rethink? The post ALERT: Thieves❤️Wi-Fi Camera Jammers appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Wireless Social Engineering Internet Internet 132

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

These new rules require US wireless providers to use secure methods of authenticating a customer when they request porting a SIM card to a new device or their phone number to a new carrier. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry.

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Ransomware Government Social Engineering Backups 103

Security Affairs

MARCH 1, 2020

Attacks against undersea cables are not a novelty, in 2014 The Register published information on a secret British spy base located at Seeb on the northern coast of Oman, a strategic position that allows the British Government to tap to various undersea cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz into the Persian/Arabian Gulf.

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Wireless Surveillance Telecommunications Advertising 145

Security Affairs

JUNE 30, 2019

Medtronic and the US government have warned that some Medtronic MiniMed insulin pumps are vulnerable to cyber attacks. Medtronic and the United States government have warned of a security vulnerability affecting some Medtronic MiniMed insulin pumps that could be exploited by hackers. ” Source AARP website.

Hacking 111

Hacking Wireless Healthcare Advertising 111

Krebs on Security

JULY 26, 2021

Skim the government’s indictment and you might overlook a footnote on Page 4 that says O’Connor is part of a group that had exactly zero reservations about using their playbook of harassment tactics against law enforcement agents who were already investigating their alleged crimes.

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Media Hacking Accountability Scams 351

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Canadian government is going to ban the tool Flipper Zero because it is abused by crooks to steal vehicles in the country. The Canadian government announced that it plans to ban the tool Flipper Zero , and similar hacking devices, to curb the surge in car thefts. ” reads a statement from the Canadian Government. .

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Government Hacking Wireless Insurance 132

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

and Taiwan across various sectors, including military, government, higher education, telecommunications, defense industrial base, and IT.” and Taiwan across various sectors, including military, government, higher education, telecommunications, defense industrial base, and IT.” ” concludes the report.

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IoT Wireless DDOS Architecture 136

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 23, 2023

As an MVNO, Mint Mobile doesn’t own its own wireless infrastructure. We never collect dates of birth or government-assigned identifiers like social security numbers or driver license ” Mint pointed out that financial data and passwords were not exposed.

Data breaches 135

Data breaches Mobile Wireless Data collection 135

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

government — along with a number of leading security companies — recently warned about a series of highly complex and widespread attacks that allowed suspected Iranian hackers to siphon huge volumes of email passwords and other sensitive data from multiple governments and private companies.

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DNS Internet Internet Government 279

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Service providers and 5G-enabled device manufacturers both have critical roles to play in the success and sustainability of this wireless network rollout. One benefit of 5G technology that enterprises are sure to take advantage of is creating private wireless networks in a process dubbed “network slicing.” To Be Continued.

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Risk Cybersecurity IoT Wireless 137

CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 15, 2021

And in Japan, the government has made it mandatory for the car producers to follow UN guidelines as the country produced products occupy over 21% market share across Europe. From August 2022, all new model wirelessly connected cars that are driven across Japan shall not be permitted to be driven, unless they meet all the UN guidelines.

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Cyber Attacks Manufacturing Wireless Insurance 126

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 12, 2024

Addressing the use of connected cars to stalk, intimidate, and harass survivors of domestic violence, the Federal communications Commission (FCC) has issued a press release calling on carmakers and wireless companies to help ensure the independence and safety of domestic violence survivors.

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Manufacturing Wireless VPN Advertising 117

Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2023

German government warns that technology to regulate power consumption in Huawei network appliances could be used for sabotage purposes. government officials as well as European security authorities, which have warned of the risks associated with Chinese telecoms equipment.” The activity will be completed in the coming months.

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Government Wireless Risk Media 98

Bleeping Computer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will run an emergency alert test today to check Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) capabilities nationwide. [.]

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Wireless Technology Government 98

The Last Watchdog

JULY 10, 2023

I learned how a who’s who list of big tech companies, academic institutions and government agencies are hustling to, in essence, revive Moore’s Law and this time around direct it at optical technology.

Energy and Utilities 246

Energy and Utilities Technology Internet Internet 246

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 9, 2022

It all started in September 2022 when wireless services giant Optus announced it had suffered a data breach. In the last few months, the citizens of Australia have been harshly awoken to the real consequences of cybercrime. The initial disclosure came from the CEO, and she explained that breach investigations were still ongoing but that.

Wireless 105

Wireless Data breaches Cybercrime Security Awareness 105

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Soldier Major cybercrime operation nets 1,006 suspects UK hospital network postpones procedures after cyberattack Tether Has Become a Massive Money Laundering Tool for Mexican Drug Traffickers, Feds Say Florida Telecommunications and Information Technology Worker Sentenced for Conspiring to Act as Agent of Chinese Government Rockstar 2FA: A Driving (..)

Cybercrime 70

Cybercrime Firewall Social Engineering Ransomware 70

Troy Hunt

JULY 12, 2018

Even the government has been pushing to drive adoption of HTTPS for all sites, for example in this post by the National Cyber Security Centre in the UK : all websites should use HTTPS, even if they don't include private content, sign-in pages, or credit card details. WiFi Pineapple.

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DNS Wireless Risk Banking 279