Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Storm-2372s targets during this time have included government, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), information technology (IT) services and technology, defense, telecommunications, health, higher education, and energy/oil and gas in Europe, North America, Africa, and the Middle East.”

Phishing 113

Phishing Authentication Telecommunications Accountability 113

Security Affairs

JANUARY 27, 2025

UK telecommunications firm TalkTalk disclosed a data breach after a threat actor announced the hack on a cybercrime forum. UK telecommunications company TalkTalk confirmed a data breach after a threat actor claimed responsibility for the cyber attack on a cybercrime forum and offered for sale alleged customer data. “On Jan.

Data breaches 68

Data breaches Telecommunications Cybercrime Hacking 68

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Seashell Blizzard (aka Sandworm , BlackEnergy and TeleBots ) has been active since 2000, it operates under the control of Unit 74455 of the Russian GRUs Main Center for Special Technologies (GTsST). On September 2022, the Sandworm group was observed impersonating telecommunication providers to target Ukrainian entities with malware.

Telecommunications 105

Telecommunications DNS Passwords Hacking 105

Security Affairs

MARCH 12, 2025

UNC3886 is a sophisticated China-linked cyber espionage group that targets network devices and virtualization technologies using zero-day exploits. Its primary focus is on defense, technology, and telecommunications sectors in the US and Asia.

Telecommunications 65

Telecommunications Malware DDOS Technology 65

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France won’t ban the Chinese giant Huawei from its upcoming 5G telecommunication networks. French President Emmanuel Macron announced that his government will not exclude Chinese telecom giant Huawei from the building of the upcoming 5G telecommunication networks.

Telecommunications 141

Telecommunications Advertising Technology Manufacturing 141

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2023

“If you’re working today at the cutting edge of technology then geopolitics is interested in you, even if you’re not interested in geopolitics.” ” Commercial businesses in the technology sector of any size, especially small companies and start-ups and researchers, are more exposed to Chinese espionage. .

Telecommunications 143

Telecommunications Technology Government Firmware 143

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

This action demonstrates our whole-of-government effort to protect network security and privacy.”. national security. International telecommunications services provided by China Mobile International USA Inc. International telecommunications services provided by China Mobile International USA Inc.

Telecommunications 106

Telecommunications Mobile Government Risk 106

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 13, 2022

The Russian government, military, and intelligence service may wish to achieve some operational effect, for example, disrupting the power grid or interfering with telecommunications infrastructure, which may be part of a larger war plan. About the essayist: Don Boian is the Chief Information Security Officer at Hound Labs, Inc.,

Cybersecurity 214

Cybersecurity Cybercrime Education Government 214

Security Affairs

JANUARY 13, 2020

officials responsible for national security and telecommunications were meeting their peers in Britain ahead of the final decision on Huawei 5G technology. officials responsible for national security and telecommunications were meeting their peers in Britain in the attempt to convince U.K. According to U.K.

Telecommunications 97

Telecommunications Government Advertising Architecture 97

Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2020

UK officials are drawing up proposals to stop installing new Huawei equipment in the 5G network within the year, they also plan to speed up the replacement of Chinese technology that has been already deployed. The decision comes after a new UK intelligence agency GCHQ’s report raised new security concerns over Huawei 5G equipment.

Technology 142

Technology Telecommunications Risk Manufacturing 142

SC Magazine

MAY 1, 2021

Brian Levine is senior director of product security at Axway, a global security engineering organization delivering training, tools, processes and DevSecOps practices for secure applications and cloud services to the enterprise market. She also served as the deputy chief information officer of the White House.

Computers and Electronics 126

Computers and Electronics Technology Information Security Education 126

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Each of these regulations addresses different aspects of cybersecurity and data protection, making it essential for businesses and organizations to stay informed and proactive. Recent updates to HIPAA regulations may address new technologies and evolving threats in the healthcare industry.

Cybersecurity 122

Cybersecurity Computers and Electronics Cyber threats Healthcare 122

Security Affairs

APRIL 11, 2020

“The attackers inserted malicious computer code on these websites to steal some users’ login credentials,” reads a message posted to both site’s by the SFO’s Airport Information Technology and Telecommunications (ITT) director.

Data breaches 145

Data breaches Hacking Telecommunications Advertising 145

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 25, 2021

NOBELIUM focuses on government organizations, non-government organizations (NGOs), think tanks, military, IT service providers, health technology and research, and telecommunications providers. ” states Microsoft.

Telecommunications 127

Telecommunications Technology Hacking Malware 127

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Russia-linked APT group Sandworm has been observed impersonating telecommunication providers to target Ukrainian entities with malware. Russia-linked cyberespionage group Sandworm has been observed impersonating telecommunication providers to target Ukrainian entities with malware. ” reads the report published by Recorded Future.

Malware 103

Malware Telecommunications DNS Hacking 103

Security Affairs

JUNE 19, 2021

. “RedFoxtrot has primarily targeted aerospace and defense, government, telecommunications, mining, and research organizations in Afghanistan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. ” continues the report.

Telecommunications 134

Telecommunications Government Hacking Malware 134

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

custody in exchange for Marc Fogel North Korea-linked APT Emerald Sleet is using a new tactic U.S.

Spyware 68

Spyware Firewall Artificial Intelligence Malware 68

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Is it fair to judge an organization’s information security posture simply by looking at its Internet-facing assets for weaknesses commonly sought after and exploited by attackers, such as outdated software or accidentally exposed data and devices? The October analysis by the Chamber and FICO gives U.S. How useful is such a score?

Cyber Risk 242

Cyber Risk Energy and Utilities Risk Marketing 242

Security Affairs

MARCH 11, 2022

Lapsus$ Ransomware gang is looking for insiders willing to sell remote access to major technology corporations and ISPs. Thursday, March 10, Lapsus$ ransomware gang announced they’re starting to recruit insiders employed within major technology giants and ISPs, such companies include Microsoft, Apple, EA Games and IBM.

Ransomware 116

Ransomware Telecommunications Technology VPN 116

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 24, 2024

Concurrently, enterprises struggle to fortify their defenses and adhere to myriad laws and regulations, hampered by a lack of security talent and silos of data security. The path forward demands technological expertise and a profound understanding of the shifting dynamics of power and the dangers in the digital age.

Telecommunications 104

Telecommunications Digital transformation Software Technology 104

Security Affairs

JUNE 24, 2024

Positive Technologies researchers reported that a cybercrime gang called ExCobalt targeted Russian organizations in multiple sectors with a previously unknown Golang-based backdoor known as GoRed. The cybercrime group ExCobalt targeted Russian organizations in multiple sectors with a previously unknown backdoor known as GoRed.

Cybercrime 116

Cybercrime Telecommunications DNS Technology 116

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The group targeted organizations in multiple sectors, including defense, government, electronics, telecommunication, technology, media, telecommunication industries. According to a joint cybersecurity advisory from the United States National Security Agency (NSA), the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the U.S.

Firmware 134

Firmware Telecommunications System Administration Malware 134

Security Boulevard

MARCH 17, 2025

That same research found that 84% of organizations possess unused or longstanding access keys with critical or high severity excessive permissions, which creates a significant security gap. Faced with these challenges, most security leaders lack a cohesive, enterprise-wide understanding of risk.

Risk 64

Risk Mobile Technology IoT 64

Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2022

and Tykelab Srl, the latter is a telecommunications solutions company suspected to be operating as a front company. The malware samples analyzed impersonated the applications of telecommunications companies or smartphone manufacturers. “According to its own website , Tykelab provides innocuous technology solutions.

Spyware 105

Spyware Surveillance Telecommunications Mobile 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 69

Cybercrime Firewall Social Engineering Ransomware 69

SecureWorld News

MAY 29, 2024

He has been in the information security and technology field for the past 20 years working in education, financial, telecommunication, healthcare, and insurance sectors. A : The ever-changing technology and threats that come along with it. A : The ever-changing technology and threats that come along with it.

Cybersecurity 108

Cybersecurity CSO Technology Telecommunications 108

Security Affairs

JANUARY 5, 2024

The Sandworm group (aka BlackEnergy , UAC-0082 , Iron Viking , Voodoo Bear , and TeleBots ) has been active since 2000, it operates under the control of Unit 74455 of the Russian GRU’s Main Center for Special Technologies (GTsST). In December, Kyivstar , the largest Ukraine service provider went down after a major cyber attack.

Mobile 125

Mobile Telecommunications Cyber Attacks Internet 125

Security Affairs

AUGUST 3, 2021

China linked APT groups have targeted networks of at least five major telecommunications companies operating in Southeast Asia since 2017. initial access team, foothold, telco-technology specialized team, etc.) all working together and reporting to the same Chinese threat actor.

Telecommunications 100

Telecommunications Hacking Technology Information Security 100

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Roskomnadzor explained that the services were abused by cybercriminals and that Proton Technologies refused to register them with state authorities. The Russian government asks all Internet service providers and VPN providers operating in the country to provide information about their users. ” states Proton Technologies.

Government 108

Government VPN Telecommunications Advertising 108

Security Affairs

MARCH 5, 2021

SITA is a multinational information technology company providing IT and telecommunication services to the air transport industry. Around the world, nearly every passenger flight relies on SITA technology.

Data breaches 116

Data breaches Telecommunications Technology Hacking 116

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 24, 2022

The Raspberry Robin worm attacks aimed at telecommunications and government office systems across Latin America, Australia, and Europe. Researchers from Trend Micro have uncovered a Raspberry Robin worm campaign targeting telecommunications and government office systems across Latin America, Australia, and Europe.

Government 98

Government Malware Telecommunications Cybercrime 98

Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2024

In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors. The APT group is using almost exclusively living-off-the-land techniques and hands-on-keyboard activity to evade detection.

Energy and Utilities 130

Energy and Utilities Telecommunications Technology Government 130

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2022

And while cosmetic security measures are in place, security leaders have long warned that technologies produced by Chinese companies can be exploited by China’s government. What is more, the overwhelming majority of internet-facing cameras are manufactured by Chinese companies. Surge in internet-facing cameras.

Surveillance 145

Surveillance Manufacturing Internet Passwords 145

Security Affairs

MARCH 28, 2023

Telecommunications giant Lumen Technologies discovered two cybersecurity incidents, including a ransomware attack. In a filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission, on March 27, 2023, Lumen announced two cybersecurity incidents. ” continues the form.

Ransomware 98

Ransomware Telecommunications Technology Malware 98

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

The researchers observed threat actors exploiting CVE-2024-36401 in attacks aimed at IT service providers in India, technology companies in the U.S., government entities in Belgium, and telecommunications companies in Thailand and Brazil.

Malware 133

Malware Telecommunications Encryption DDOS 133

Security Affairs

AUGUST 1, 2019

The bill is part of a national strategy to assess and prevent risks to critical US technologies. The MICROCHIPS Act was introduced by Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Mark Warner (D-Virginia), both pointed out that Chinese cyber espionage activities threaten the technological growth of the United States. military information.”

Telecommunications 98

Telecommunications Technology Advertising Government 98

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 18, 2020

Since August, FIN11 started targeting organizations in many industries, including defense, energy, finance, healthcare, legal, pharmaceutical, telecommunications, technology, and transportation. In recent attacks, the group was observed deploying the Clop ransomware into the networks of its victims.

Ransomware 139

Ransomware Malware Telecommunications Advertising 139