Risks in Telecommunications IT
Trend Micro
JULY 29, 2021
We summarize the characteristics, threats, and recommendations to improve the security posture of enterprises' and telecommunications companies' IT infrastructure.
Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the U.S. warn of PRC-linked cyber espionage targeting telecom networks
Security Affairs
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The government agencies released a guide that advises telecom and critical infrastructure defenders on best practices to strengthen network security against PRC-linked and other cyber threats. The agencies recommend robust measures to protect enterprise networks against cyber threats. ” reads the joint advisory.
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Telecommunications: A Case Study
Approachable Cyber Threats
MARCH 9, 2023
Category Awareness, News, Case Study As one of the world’s fastest-growing industries, telecommunication has become a highly vulnerable target for cybersecurity threats. In short, telecommunications (telecom) is a fundamental and critical component of our global infrastructure. Why are Telecom Sectors Targeted?
China-Linked Cyber Threat Group Hacks US Treasury Department
Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 2, 2025
Threat actors entered Treasury Department systems through BeyondTrust. The breach may be related to the Salt Typhoon attacks reported throughout the year.
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News alert: CyTwist launches threat detection engine tuned to identify AI-driven malware in minutes
The Last Watchdog
JANUARY 7, 2025
By leveraging advanced behavioral analysis, CyTwist Profiler identifies new and emerging threats in real time, stopping attackers before they can cause harm. Advanced detection CyTwist recently demonstrated its advanced detection capabilities during a red team simulation with a major telecommunications provider.
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Cybersecurity awareness: Train your employees and reduce cyber threats
IT Security Guru
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Furthermore, the Armed Forces run awareness campaigns to instruct their personnel about cyber threats and what measures authorized users may take to mitigate threats to military information systems and their vulnerabilities. The importance of cybersecurity awareness training. He is also a writer for Bora.
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Attorney General William Barr on Encryption Policy
Schneier on Security
JULY 24, 2019
If the choice is between a world where we can achieve a 99 percent assurance against cyber threats to consumers, while still providing law enforcement 80 percent of the access it might seek; or a world, on the other hand, where we have boosted our cybersecurity to 99.5 That telecommunications company was GTEwhich became Verizon.
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Attorney General Barr and Encryption
Schneier on Security
AUGUST 14, 2019
If the choice is between a world where we can achieve a 99 percent assurance against cyber threats to consumers, while still providing law enforcement 80 percent of the access it might seek; or a world, on the other hand, where we have boosted our cybersecurity to 99.5 That telecommunications company was GTE -- which became Verizon.
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CISA issues advisory on Chinese Cyber Threat to US Telecoms and ISPs
CyberSecurity Insiders
JUNE 8, 2022
United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have issued an advisory to all telecom and network operators in the United States asking them to be vigilant against state sponsored cyber attacks from China.
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Canada Releases 2025 National Cyber Security Strategy
SecureWorld News
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
The Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, on February 6th unveiled Canada's National Cyber Security Strategy (NCSS), a long-term plan to protect Canadians, businesses, and critical infrastructure from an increasingly complex cyber threat landscape.
Security Affairs newsletter Round 498 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
Security Affairs
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Agency Warns Employees About Phone Use Amid Ongoing China Hack APT Actors Embed Malware within macOS Flutter Applications The Botnet is Back: SSC STRIKE Team Uncovers a Renewed Cyber Threat Iranian “Dream Job” Campaign 11.24
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Telecommunications: A Case Study
Approachable Cyber Threats
MARCH 9, 2023
Category Awareness, News, Case Study As one of the world’s fastest-growing industries, telecommunication has become a highly vulnerable target for cybersecurity threats. In short, telecommunications (telecom) is a fundamental and critical component of our global infrastructure. Why are Telecom Sectors Targeted?
The Ongoing Cyber Threat to Critical Infrastructure
Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing
JULY 21, 2022
The Ongoing Cyber Threat to Critical Infrastructure. With that in mind, Thales has launched the 2022 Thales Data Threat Report Critical Infrastructure Edition, which includes responses from 300 security leaders and practitioners within critical infrastructure organizations. Thu, 07/21/2022 - 12:28.
Securing Critical Infrastructure Against Cyberattacks
SecureWorld News
JULY 1, 2025
officials revealed that the Chinese group Volt Typhoon had maintained undetected access to power grids, ports, and telecommunications providers for as long as five years—long enough to map every breaker, valve, and switch they might someday wish to sabotage. In February, U.S.
RedFoxtrot Targets Indian Organizations
Security Boulevard
JUNE 21, 2021
RedFoxtrot cyber threat group, which is believed to have links with the Chinese military, has been targeting Indian organizations since becoming active in 2014. This hacker group has particularly focussed on targeting Indian institutions ranging from defense, telecommunications, mining, and research.
Cyber Attack on Indian Stock Exchange
CyberSecurity Insiders
MARCH 4, 2021
At 11:11 am NSE announced that it was closing the financial system for the day because of the slow network that could have been because of a telecommunication glitch out of which MTNL is a backbone for conducting most of the network operations and communications.
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Security Affairs newsletter Round 530 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
Security Affairs
JUNE 29, 2025
House banned WhatsApp on government devices due to security concerns Russia-linked APT28 use Signal chats to target Ukraine official with malware China-linked APT Salt Typhoon targets Canadian Telecom companies U.S.
2023 Cyber Threat Predictions
Digital Shadows
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
As we move towards the end of 2022, now is the time to take a look back at the major trends from the last eleven months and identify what might happen from a cyber threat perspective in 2023. A key for analysts is to remain flexible and not compartmentalize cyber threats.
2024 Cybersecurity Laws & Regulations
eSecurity Planet
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
Understanding and adhering to cybersecurity regulations is crucial for any organization as cyber threats evolve and become more sophisticated. Cybersecurity laws and regulations encompass a range of legal requirements designed to protect information systems and data from cyber threats.
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ShadowPad malware on Industrial Control Systems of Asia
CyberSecurity Insiders
JUNE 28, 2022
Kaspersky, the Russian originated Cybersecurity firm has discovered in its latest studies that cyber crooks are targeting Industrial Control Systems (ICS) operating in Asia and targeting companies operating in logistics, transportation, telecom and airlines sectors operating in Afghanistan, India, Pakistan and Malaysian regions.
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Security Affairs newsletter Round 522 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
Security Affairs
MAY 4, 2025
Mail, Broadcom Brocade Fabric OS, and Commvault Web Server flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog The Turmoil Following BreachForums Shutdown: Confusion, Risks, and a New Beginning Earth Kurma APT is actively targeting government and telecommunications orgs in Southeast Asia A large-scale phishing campaign targets WordPress WooCommerce (..)
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FireEye Mandiant M-Trends 2020 report: 500+ new Malware strains in 2019
Security Affairs
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
.” Mandiant experts named the China-linked APT41 threat actor as one of the most prolific cyber threat group. The group hit entities in several industries, including the gaming, healthcare, high-tech, higher education, telecommunications, and travel services industries.
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ENISA publishes a Threat Landscape for 5G Networks
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). An EU-wide Coordinated Risk Assessment of 5G networks has been published on the 9 th October 2019.
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Undersea Cables and Cyber Physical Risks.
Cisco Security
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
The telecommunications infrastructure that carries internet traffic between countries and continents is often provided by submarine cables. The British Chief of Defense Staff has warned how seriously intentional damage to telecommunications cables would be taken [2]. . Physical infrastructure can not be taken for granted.
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Ransomware Attack on Airplane maker Bombardier
CyberSecurity Insiders
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
Apart from targeting Bombardier, the Clop Ransomware gang was also seen targeting geo-spatial company Fugro, Technology Company Danaher, Singapore-based telecommunication brand SingTel, and law firm from US named Jones Day.
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Over 200 Bangladesh Organizations Hit by Hafnium Hacker Group
Heimadal Security
APRIL 6, 2021
According to a Cyber Threat Report released by the Bangladesh Government’s e-Government Computer Incident Response Team (BGD e-GOV CIRT) on April 1st, hacker group Hafnium has launched attacks on more than 200 organizations in Bangladesh.
NSA and CISA explained how to prevent and detect lateral movement in 5G networks via cloud systems
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 29, 2021
“To counter this threat, it is imperative that 5G cloud infrastructures be built and configured securely, with capabilities in place to detect and respond to threats, providing a hardened environment for deploying secure network functions.
Stronger Together: Join Thales & Imperva at RSA Conference 2024 Where the World Talks Security
Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing
APRIL 24, 2024
They will also have the opportunity to enjoy one-on-one conversations with both Thales and Imperva experts to help them remain ahead of today's cyber threats. Quantum Computing for Telecommunications Also, on May 8, a panel will be on “ Quantum Computing for Telecommunications.”
NSFOCUS DDoS Protection Service Neutralized a Terabit-Scale DDoS Attack
Security Boulevard
DECEMBER 9, 2024
This massive DDoS attack targeted a telecommunications service provider, one of NSFOCUSs global clients. The telecommunications industry frequently faces such cyber threats. a global network and cyber security leader, protects enterprises and carriers from advanced cyber attacks.
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U.S. CISA Goes Global with First International Strategic Plan
SecureWorld News
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has taken a significant step forward by introducing its first international strategic plan in an effort to help contain cyber threats that continue to transcend national borders. Depends Recognizing that much of U.S.
Massive Surge in DDoS Attacks Reported in First Quarter of 2023
CyberSecurity Insiders
APRIL 12, 2023
The report stems from a detailed analysis of attacks targeting StormWall’s clientele, which spans various sectors such as finance, e-commerce, telecommunications, entertainment, transportation, education, and logistics. Telecommunications continued to be a popular target, enduring 16% of attacks and a 47% YoY increase.
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Experts Issue Best Practices for Migrating to Post-Quantum Cryptography and for Improving Orgs’ Cyber Culture
Security Boulevard
JUNE 6, 2025
There’s another PQC standard called Covercrypt from the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI). National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) “ Timelines for migration to post-quantum (PQC) cryptography.” Embrace change: Stay attuned to emerging cyber risks and be ready to modify cybersecurity processes accordingly.
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Turning 56 Billion Attacks into a Proactive Defense Strategy: A CISO’s Guide to HYAS Insight
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
As the CTO of a telecommunications company said to me, HYAS doesnt just find the needle in the haystack, you find the needle in the stack of needles. The Challenge: An Avalanche of Threats Imagine having to defend against 56 billion unique attacks every three months.
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Interview with Massimiliano Brolli, Head of TIM Red Team Research
Security Affairs
DECEMBER 11, 2020
This means that in addition to the traditional telecommunications business, the company is increasingly attentive to sectors like the cloud, the Internet of Things and cybersecurity. Redazione SA: What do you think has led to what is today an impressive increase in cyber threats?
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Teen Hackers Behind Notorious Lapsus$ Group Convicted in London
SecureWorld News
AUGUST 28, 2023
Of particular note is their willingness to pay exorbitant fees for access to telecommunications providers' platforms, enabling them to hijack phone numbers and gain access to accounts via SMS one-time passcodes. The group's activities extended from 2021 to 2022 and involved individuals from both the U.K. and Brazil.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Iranian Cyber Operations
Security Boulevard
JUNE 27, 2025
Background Tenable’s Research Special Operations (RSO) team has compiled this blog to answer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding Iranian cyber operations in the wake of the recent conflict and warnings from U.S. Some aliases overlap between these groups.
RuNet – Russia successfully concluded tests on its Internet infrastructure
Security Affairs
DECEMBER 24, 2019
“The purpose of the task is to ensure the reliable operation of the Internet in Russia in any conditions and under any circumstances,” said Aleksei Sokolov, deputy communications minister, in televised remarks on December 23 from the Monitoring and Cyber Threat Response Center.”
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Chinese APT's favorite vulnerabilities revealed
Malwarebytes
OCTOBER 13, 2022
The US and other allied nations consider China a cyber threat as it continues to target and attack companies in the US and elsewhere, with the primary aim of stealing intellectual property or gaining access to sensitive networks.
The War in Technology: A Digital Iron Curtain Goes Up
SecureWorld News
MARCH 10, 2022
We know that war has impacts on telecommunications, but what we've seen in Ukraine is on a different level.". These documents outlined a series of measures the Kremlin wants state-owned websites and online portals to implement by the end of this week in order to "coordinate actions to defend telecommunication services on the internet.".
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Security Affairs newsletter Round 412 by Pierluigi Paganini – International edition
Security Affairs
MARCH 26, 2023
NCA infiltrates the cybercriminal underground with fake DDoS-for-hire sites Pwn2Own Vancouver 2023 awarded $1,035,000 and a Tesla for 27 0-days CISA announced the Pre-Ransomware Notifications initiative China-linked hackers target telecommunication providers in the Middle East City of Toronto is one of the victims hacked by Clop gang using GoAnywhere (..)
Russian APT Nomadic Octopus hacked Tajikistani carrier
Security Affairs
MAY 1, 2023
Russian cyber espionage group Nomadic Octopus (aka DustSquad) has hacked a Tajikistani telecoms provider to spy on 18 entities, including high-ranking government officials, telecommunication services, and public service infrastructures. ” reads the report published by cyber threat intelligence firm Prodaft.
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Study of Canadian Business, IT Leaders Reveals Views on GenAI
SecureWorld News
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
A 2024 study by Bell, Canada's largest telecommunications company, surveyed 600 Canadian business leaders and IT professionals to explore the evolving role of GenAI. Generative AI is revolutionizing industries, including cybersecurity, by driving innovation, efficiency, and improved outcomes.
China's 'Volt Typhoon' Targeting U.S. Infrastructure, Microsoft Warns
SecureWorld News
MAY 25, 2023
Since the targets span several industries and sectors, among them telecommunications, transportation, the military, and emergency response, this could be part of a Chinese operation to map out the paths a potential American response to an invasion of Taiwan would take. China's cyber threat landscape presents a distinct challenge.
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NetAbstraction Opens New Office in Augusta, Georgia to Tap Cyber Security Talent in Region
CyberSecurity Insiders
JANUARY 19, 2022
NetAbstraction will host an industry event on March 2nd at the Georgia Cyber Center to discuss the cyber threats facing both the government and private sector. It was founded by a team that built clandestine telecommunication networks for the NSA and CIA.
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