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Nation-State Attacker of Telecommunications Networks

Schneier on Security

Someone has been hacking telecommunications networks around the world: LightBasin (aka UNC1945) is an activity cluster that has been consistently targeting the telecommunications sector at a global scale since at least 2016, leveraging custom tools and an in-depth knowledge of telecommunications network architectures.

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Telecommunications Providers Worldwide Are Targeted in Sophisticated Cyber-Espionage Campaign

Dark Reading

LightBasin has displayed in-depth knowledge of telecom architectures and protocols in its attacks, security vendor warns.

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China-linked LightBasin group accessed calling records from telcos worldwide

Security Affairs

A China-linked hacking group, tracked as LightBasin (aka UNC1945 ), hacked mobile telephone networks around the globe and used specialized tools to access calling records and text messages from telecommunications companies. CrowdStrike researchers reported that at least 13 telecommunication companies were compromised by since 2019.

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New GTPDOOR backdoor is designed to target telecom carrier networks

Security Affairs

LightBasin targeted and compromised mobile telephone networks around the globe and used specialized tools to access calling records and text messages from telecommunications companies. CrowdStrike researchers reported that at least 13 telecommunication companies were compromised by since 2019.

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ENISA publishes a Threat Landscape for 5G Networks

Security Affairs

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). Certification of 5G architecture components is a likely action depending on the exact designation of tools under the toolbox initiative carried out.

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Thales collaborates with Hewlett Packard Enterprise to Enhance 5G Subscriber Privacy and Security

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Subscriber authentication and privacy are among the most critical data in telecommunication networks. With the arrival of 5G and the evolution to cloud architectures, managing subscriber data and services efficiently is essential to ensuring an operator’s business profitability. To learn more about Thales Luna 7 HSM, visit [link].

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What is NFV

CyberSecurity Insiders

The NFV architecture, standardized by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), provides a blueprint for implementing and deploying NFV solutions. Moreover, NFV contributes to more sustainable and environmentally friendly operations by reducing energy consumption.