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The T-Mobile data breach: A timeline

CSO Magazine

Telecommunications giant T-Mobile has warned that information including names, dates of birth, US Social Security numbers (SSNs), and driver’s license/ID of almost 50 million individuals comprising current, former, or prospective customers has been exposed via a data breach. CSO will update this timeline as events unfold.

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Govware Conference: Cybereason CEO Lior Div to Deliver Keynote

Security Boulevard

His talk will focus on the rise in cyber attacks against global telecommunications companies. Sam Curry, the company’s CSO, will also be speaking on Thursday, October 7, 1:05 pm SST, offering practical advice and recommendations for future proofing a business. .

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oneM2M IoT security specifications granted ITU approval

CSO Magazine

The ITU Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T) has approved a set of security specifications for internet of things (IoT) systems. The ITU-T is responsible for coordinating standards for telecommunications and information communication technology for cybersecurity.

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Spotlight on Cybersecurity Leaders: Dr. Fred Kwong

SecureWorld News

He has been in the information security and technology field for the past 20 years working in education, financial, telecommunication, healthcare, and insurance sectors. Fred Kwong is VP and CISO at DeVry University and is based in Chicago, IL. He also serves as an adjunct faculty member at Roosevelt and Benedictine Universities.

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Battle could be brewing over new FCC data breach reporting rules

CSO Magazine

On January 6, the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) launched a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to update its data breach reporting rules for telecommunications carriers.

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Chinese hackers launch Linux variant of PingPull malware

CSO Magazine

The group is known to target telecommunication companies but in recent years has also been observed targeting financial and government institutions. Along with the new variant, another backdoor called Sword2033 was also identified by the researchers. Alloy Taurus, a Chinese APT , has been active since 2012.

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Evolving cyberattacks, alert fatigue creating DFIR burnout, regulatory risk

CSO Magazine

The firm surveyed 492 DFIR professionals in North America and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa working in organizations in industries such as technology, manufacturing, government, telecommunications, and healthcare.

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