Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

However, simple actions like adopting multi-factor authentication (MFA) or encrypting sensitive data everywhere should be exercised throughout the year and not just during that month. The threat of attacks against Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) – energy, utilities, telecommunications, and transportation – is a top priority.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 31, 2024

is an Authentication Bypass issue that resides in the web component of Ivanti ICS 9.x, An authenticated administrator can exploit the issue by sending specially crafted requests and execute arbitrary commands on the appliance. The flaw CVE-2023-46805 (CVSS score 8.2) x and Ivanti Policy Secure. x) and Ivanti Policy Secure.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2024

is an Authentication Bypass issue that resides in the web component of Ivanti ICS 9.x, An authenticated administrator can exploit the issue by sending specially crafted requests and execute arbitrary commands on the appliance. The flaw CVE-2023-46805 (CVSS score 8.2) x and Ivanti Policy Secure. x) and Ivanti Policy Secure.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2022

While the default security settings have improved over the review period, some popular brands either offer default passwords or no authentication, meaning anyone can spy on the spies. It is worrying that all analyzed brands have at least some models that allow users to keep default passwords or have no authentication setup whatsoever.

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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. “Like domain controllers, AD FS servers can authenticate users and should therefore be treated with the same high level of security.

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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. which supplies ultra-sensitive, portable marijuana breathalyzer technology.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2023

North Korea-linked APT groups actively exploit JetBrains TeamCity flaw Multiple APT groups exploited WinRAR flaw CVE-2023-38831 Californian IT company DNA Micro leaks private mobile phone data Threat actors have been exploiting CVE-2023-4966 in Citrix NetScaler ADC/Gateway devices since August A flaw in Synology DiskStation Manager allows admin account (..)

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Orange and Infobip/Anam therefore took advantage of their joint expertise in telecommunications security to develop a robust A2P SMS protect solution, which identifies current and emerging risks, and proactively safeguards telcos, businesses, and end-users on most channels.”

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The Security Ledger

OCTOBER 8, 2020

To achieve their 5G transformation, telecommunications providers require security solutions and platforms built from the ground up for modern, dynamic business models. The post Opinion: Staying Secure Through 5G Migration appeared first on The Security Ledger.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 15, 2022

Other targets include Brazil’s Ministry of Health (MoH) and Brazilian telecommunications operator Claro. A few days later, Lapsus$ announced on its Telegram channel that it had breached Samsung and offered evidence including biometric authentication information and source code from both Samsung and one of its suppliers, Qualcomm.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The vulnerability is a Microsoft Outlook spoofing vulnerability that can lead to an authentication bypass. In March 2023, Microsoft published guidance for investigating attacks exploiting the patched Outlook vulnerability tracked as CVE-2023-23397.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

5G technology will improve some IoT use cases, thereby adding to the proliferation of IoT devices – a phenomena individuals and organizations aren’t prepared to fully defend in the immediate future. Untrusted proprietary technologies that fail to meet these standards pose lingering threats to their clients and inefficiencies.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

Data breaches caused by weak security measures and procedures result in severe monetary losses, erosion of clients’ trust, and irreversible reputation damage to organizations in the healthcare, financial services, technology, and retail industries, as well as government and public sector entities.

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Jane Frankland

DECEMBER 7, 2023

These include the adoption of hyper automation and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven decision making, where organisations will increasingly use automation technologies and artificial intelligence to streamline processes and enhance efficiency. Expect to see business compromise email attacks, which have been skyrocketing this year, to surge.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The threat actors used certificates from Nvidia and Kuwait Telecommunications Company to sign their malware; the former was already leaked, but we’re not sure how they got their hands on the latter. The ransomware – use of Kuwait Telecommunications Company signing certificate. Kuwait Telecommunications company certificate. [1]

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Utilize phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication whenever possible. PRC state-sponsored cyber actors continue to exploit known vulnerabilities and use publicly available tools to target networks of interest. The advisory provides six mitigations: "Update and patch systems as soon as possible.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 22, 2022

This data leak could have a serious impact on the company if it will be confirmed the authenticity of the leaked files. On Thursday, March 10, the group announced they’re starting to recruit insiders employed within major technology giants and ISPs, such companies include Microsoft, Apple, EA Games and IBM.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 6, 2021

NOBELIUM focuses on government organizations, non-government organizations (NGOs), think tanks, military, IT service providers, health technology and research, and telecommunications providers. In some campaigns analyzed by Mandiant, the threat actor was using residential IP address ranges to authenticate to target environments.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 8, 2024

Such information could be useful if you were trying to determine the maiden name of someone’s mother, or successfully answer a range of other knowledge-based authentication questions. In 2012, the main company in charge of providing those calling services — Wellesley Hills, Mass-based Unipoint Technology Inc.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Both the renewable energy business and the telecommunications industry are projected to expand significantly over the next decade, and the green energy movement is gaining traction. The success of the technology itself is at the heart of 5G's ability to promote sustainability. The benefits of 5G connectivity. Clean energy.

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Security Affairs

MAY 5, 2024

The vulnerability is a Microsoft Outlook spoofing vulnerability that can lead to an authentication bypass. The Russia-linked APT also targeted NATO entities and Ukrainian government agencies.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The group focuses on government departments that are involved in foreign affairs, technology, and telecommunications.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 19, 2023

Instead of Wi-Fi, they use other technologies called Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS). Use multi-factor authentication (MFA) : Pick a baby monitor that allows you to use multi-factor (or 2-factor) authentication.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Lumen Technologies Inc. Korab filed a vulnerability report with Lumen demonstrating how a simple spoofed email could be used to disrupt Internet service for banks, telecommunications firms and even government entities. Based in Monroe, La., But over the years the various IRRs made it easier to automate this process via email.

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Internet Internet Authentication Telecommunications 72

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2020

For now at least, they appear to be focusing primarily on companies in the financial, telecommunications and social media industries. The phishers will explain that they’re calling from the employer’s IT department to help troubleshoot issues with the company’s virtual private networking (VPN) technology.

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 14, 2020

To be sure, there are significant security improvements in 5G over 4G­in encryption, authentication, integrity protection, privacy, and network availability. The technology will quickly become critical national infrastructure, and security problems will become life-threatening. But the enhancements aren't enough.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 28, 2023

Hybrid work models and broadly adopted cloud technology disperse operations extensively; data is moved, stored, and accessed from highly distributed locations. Access Controls and Authentication : Implementing strict access controls and multi-factor authentication (MFA) mechanisms can significantly reduce the risk of unauthorised data access.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Department of Treasury and the Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). One thing that remains unclear, is how the successful cyberattack occurred and which technology or tools were compromised. government agencies, according to people familiar with the matter.".

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

From a different angle, reporting from The Intercept revealed mobile surveillance capabilities available to Iran for the purposes of domestic investigations that leverage direct access to (and cooperation of) local telecommunication companies. APT targeting turns toward satellite technologies, producers and operators.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 21, 2022

The threat of attacks against Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) – energy, utilities, telecommunications, and transportation – is now front of mind for many. Despite these challenges, only half of leaders (51%) currently have security precautions like Multi-Factor Authentication in place, to combat against these human challenges.

Cyber threats 71

Cyber threats Energy and Utilities Ransomware IoT 71

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 4, 2022

Yet even as technology has changed, sending and receiving data remains a major vulnerability, ensuring encryption’s place as a foundational security practice. Encryption technology has evolved over the years to cover data in use, and the emerging power of quantum computing has given rise to quantum cryptography.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Many critics were initially skeptical of the “dead accuracy” claim of Netsparker’s proprietary Proof-Based Scanning Technology , but the tool’s automation in creating proof of vulnerability has been proven to reduce the frequency of false positives. Authentication support Yes Yes Yes. Notable features.

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Telecommunications Financial Services Healthcare Education 56

Security Affairs

MARCH 23, 2022

On Thursday, March 10, the group 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.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 20, 2019

Related: Most companies ignorant about rising mobile attacks While it might be tempting to dismiss the potential revenue lost by Apple, Samsung, HTC and other suppliers of authentic phones, this counterfeit wave is particularly worrisome. The faked phones flooding the market today are slicker than ever. The smartphone industry knows this.

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Google Security

AUGUST 26, 2021

Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to support and develop a new framework that will help to improve the security and integrity of the technology supply chain. Improving Everyone’s Security We are committed to helping advance collective cybersecurity.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 22, 2021

Yet, there are some key concerns that telecommunication providers need to be aware of if they are going to successfully implement this next generation of connectivity, as well as inspire trust in customers. Well, by using eSIM technology , telcos can help protect the range IoT devices on their network from cyberattacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The technological measures related to minimizing the incidence of software bugs are the subject of the OWASP Checklist. Authentication and password management. Passwords are one of the least safe user authentication methods, yet they are also frequently used for web applications for safeguarding online data. Session management.

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