Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

. “The US government’s continued investigation into the People’s Republic of China (PRC) targeting of commercial telecommunications infrastructure has revealed a broad and significant cyber espionage campaign.” The security breach poses a major national security risk.

Government 111

Government Telecommunications Surveillance Risk 111

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

“The US government’s continued investigation into the People’s Republic of China (PRC) targeting of commercial telecommunications infrastructure has revealed a broad and significant cyber espionage campaign.” The security breach poses a major national security risk. reads the joint statement issued by CISA and FBI.

Mobile 113

Mobile Telecommunications Data breaches Hacking 113

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

“This “SMS blasting” attack relies on using technology that impersonates cellular base stations and is capable of transmitting thousands of messages to devices within a close geographical radius.” ” first reported TechCrunch. The equipment sent nearly 1 million fraudulent messages in 3 days.

Mobile 123

Mobile Scams Technology Telecommunications 123

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 Education Information Security 126

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 128

Telecommunications Technology Hacking Malware 128

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 Passwords 145

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 104

Malware Telecommunications DNS Hacking 104

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 135

Telecommunications Government Hacking Malware 135

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 117

Ransomware Telecommunications Technology VPN 117

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 127

Mobile Telecommunications Cyber Attacks Internet 127

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 114

Cybersecurity Computers and Electronics Cyber threats Healthcare 114

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 118

Cybercrime Telecommunications DNS Technology 118

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 136

Firmware Telecommunications System Administration Malware 136

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 224

Cyber Risk Energy and Utilities Risk Marketing 224

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

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). 5G infrastructures possess a high degree of complexity due to the multiple features introduced by this technology.

Architecture 144

Architecture Risk Telecommunications Advertising 144

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

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 117

Data breaches Telecommunications Technology Hacking 117

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 109

Government VPN Telecommunications Advertising 109

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 132

Energy and Utilities Telecommunications Technology Government 132

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 Passwords Internet 145

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 134

Malware Telecommunications Encryption DDOS 134

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 140

Ransomware Malware Telecommunications Advertising 140

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 Cybersecurity 98

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 99

Telecommunications Technology Advertising Government 99

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The malicious installer was used to infect organizations in multiple sectors, including the industrial, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, insurance and telecommunications sectors in North America and Europe. The attack took place from at least September 27, 2022 through the morning of September 29, 2022.

Telecommunications 133

Telecommunications Insurance Manufacturing Healthcare 133

Security Affairs

MARCH 21, 2022

On 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. Their scope of interests includes – major telecommunications companies such as Claro, Telefonica and AT&T.

Hacking 98

Hacking Telecommunications InfoSec Cybercrime 98

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Sandworm (aka BlackEnergy 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 September 2022, Sandworm has been observed impersonating telecommunication providers to target Ukrainian entities with malware.

Ransomware 138

Ransomware Encryption Telecommunications Malware 138

Security Affairs

JANUARY 30, 2024

Other identified victims were associated with significant organizations, including: Scientific research organization from Iran; Major financial organization from Kenya; One of the largest IT consulting firms in Azerbaijan, known for offering services like telecommunications, integrated network, and cloud solutions to enterprises and government entities; (..)

Engineering 141

Engineering Passwords Telecommunications Accountability 141

Security Affairs

JANUARY 28, 2023

1/3 pic.twitter.com/pMij9lpU5J — ESET Research (@ESETresearch) January 27, 2023 The Sandworm group has been active since 2000, it operates under the control of Unit 74455 of the Russian GRU’s Main Center for Special Technologies (GTsST). We attribute this attack to #Sandworm.

Telecommunications 98

Telecommunications Malware Hacking Ransomware 98

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Mandiant researchers reported that Russia-linked APT group Sandworm employed new operational technology (OT) attacks that caused power outages while the Russian army was conducting mass missile strikes on critical infrastructure in Ukraine in October.

Telecommunications 138

Telecommunications Hacking Technology Internet 138

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Symantec spotted a previously unknown nation-state actor, tracked as Harvester, that is targeting telecommunication providers and IT firms in South Asia. Sectors targeted include telecommunications, government, and information technology (IT). At this time, the APT group is mostly targeting organizations in Afghanistan.

Telecommunications 86

Telecommunications Government Malware Encryption 86

Security Affairs

AUGUST 25, 2022

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

Malware 134

Malware Authentication Telecommunications Government 134