Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2024

The RansomHub ransomware group added the American telecommunications company Frontier Comunications to the list of victims on its Tor leak site. The RansomHub ransomware group claimed to have stolen the information of over 2 million customers from the American telecommunications company Frontier Communications.

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Adam Levin

JANUARY 9, 2019

Government has impacted federal cybersecurity according to several reports. The roughly 800,000 federal workers currently on furlough include: 45% of staff from the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency , which is tasked with defending critical infrastructure from cyber and physical threats.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2024

British multinational telecommunications holding company BT Group (formerly British Telecom) announced it has shut down some of its servers following a Black Basta ransomware attack. BT Group (formerly British Telecom)’s Conferencing division shut down some of its servers following a Black Basta ransomware attack.

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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. Read more of the ACT

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In this video, we delve into the world of cybercrime with our feature on the Salt Typhoon incident, where hackers successfully breached major telecommunications companies. With expert commentary and in-depth analysis, this video is essential viewing for anyone interested in cybersecurity, tech news, or protecting their digital privacy.

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Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 6, 2021

This is interesting: A company that is a critical part of the global telecommunications infrastructure used by AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon and several others around the world such as Vodafone and China Mobile, quietly disclosed that hackers were inside its systems for years, impacting more than 200 of its clients and potentially millions of cellphone (..)

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 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.” reads the report published by the telecommunications company. “To Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the U.S.

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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 Chinese APT focuses on government entities and telecommunications companies in Southeast Asia. and around the globe.”

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Heimadal Security

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Kyivstar, Ukraine’s main provider of telecommunication services, says that it’s been the target of a ‘powerful hacker attack’. Kyivstar has over 25 million mobile customers and […] The post Ukraine’s Largest Telecommunication Provider Paralysed by a Massive Cyberattack appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 19, 2025

19, 2025, CyberNewswire — Sydney-based cybersecurity software company Knocknoc has raised a seed round from US-based venture capital firm Decibel Partners with support from CoAct and SomethingReal. ” Knocknoc is already in use in Australian and US critical infrastructure, large telecommunications networks and media companies.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Speaking to Reuters , a senior US official said the attack telecommunications infrastructure was broad and that the hacking was still ongoing. We don’t just report on threats – we help protect your social media Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2025

African multinational telecommunications company MTN Group disclosed a data breach that exposed subscribers’ personal information. MTN Group Limited is a South African multinational telecommunications company headquartered in Johannesburg. ” reads the statement published by the company.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

.” The report examines the regulatory approaches taken by four countries—the US, the UK, Australia, and Singapore—to secure home, medical, and networking/telecommunications devices.

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Schneier on Security

JULY 24, 2019

But, in the world of cybersecurity, we do not deal in absolute guarantees but in relative risks. Barr makes the point that this is about "consumer cybersecurity," and not "nuclear launch codes." I served for many years as the general counsel of a large telecommunications concern.

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 14, 2019

But, in the world of cybersecurity, we do not deal in absolute guarantees but in relative risks. Barr makes the point that this is about "consumer cybersecurity" and not "nuclear launch codes." I served for many years as the general counsel of a large telecommunications concern.

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Cyber attackers are using malicious emails to infiltrate critical national infrastructure, like utilities, transport, telecommunications, and now data centres.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 20, 2025

A newly discovered Windows zero-day vulnerability is actively being exploited by nation-state threat actors, raising serious cybersecurity concerns across government, financial, and critical infrastructure sectors. However, until an official patch is released, cybersecurity teams must remain vigilant against this ongoing threat.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 7, 2025

The cybersecurity landscape is evolving as attackers harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to develop advanced and evasive threats. Advanced detection CyTwist recently demonstrated its advanced detection capabilities during a red team simulation with a major telecommunications provider.

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Heimadal Security

JANUARY 10, 2024

Their goal is to collect economic and political intelligence […] The post Sea Turtle Hackers Spy on Dutch ISPs and Telecommunication Companies appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. DNS hijacking and traffic redirection that leads to man-in-the-middle attacks are among their cyber espionage techniques.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Founded in 1989, LANIT offers a wide range of IT solutions, including system integration, software development, cybersecurity, cloud services, and IT consulting. The group serves various sectors, including finance, government, healthcare, and telecommunications.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Financially motivated threat actors targeted the telecommunications and financial sectors... The post Google Docs and Weebly Weaponized in New Phishing Scheme appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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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. Each of these organizations performs cyber operations for various reasons. businesses called #ShieldsUp.

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Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The Australian government says that it’s considering adopting tougher cybersecurity laws for companies in the telecommunication sector following the recent Optus data breach, where the data of 9.8 Cybersecurity Minister Clare O’Neil told Australian Broadcasting Corp. million former and current customers was leaked.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 10, 2025

SilentPush found the Smishing Triad now spoofs recognizable brands in a variety of industry verticals across at least 121 countries and a vast number of industries, including the postal, logistics, telecommunications, transportation, finance, retail and public sectors.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

“Like the entire telecommunications industry, T-Mobile has been closely monitoring ongoing reports about a series of highly coordinated cyberattacks by bad actors known as “Salt Typhoon” that are reported to be linked to Chinese state-sponsored operations. ” reads the report published by the telecommunications company.

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Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2025

A cybercrime group named Hive0117 is behind a fresh phishing campaign that targeted Russian organizations with a new version of the DarkWatchman malware, according to Russian cybersecurity firm F6. “The specific campaign, detected by F6 Threat Intelligence on April 29, was a mass email campaign.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Table of Contents What Are the Cybersecurity Risks of 5G? What Are the Cybersecurity Risks of 5G? In a year where cybersecurity’s gotten its share of major media attention, the U.S. Here we’ll discuss the most significant risks posed by 5G, how U.S. NTIA and CISA: Memos from the Feds What is 5G? How is 5G Different?

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Understanding and adhering to cybersecurity regulations is crucial for any organization as cyber threats evolve and become more sophisticated. The landscape of cybersecurity laws and regulations today is set to undergo significant changes, impacting businesses, government entities, and individuals alike.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 14, 2020

” In response to the intrusions at Treasury and Commerce, the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) took the unusual step of issuing an emergency directive ordering all federal agencies to immediately disconnect the affected Orion products from their networks. Fortune 500.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

“Do NOT conduct CFPB work using mobile voice calls or text messages,” reads the email sent to the employees referencing a recent government statement acknowledging the telecommunications infrastructure attack. Cybersecurity firm Sygnia observed the attacks on April 2024 and reported them to Cisco. and around the globe.”

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 15, 2020

SolarWinds’ comprehensive products and services are used by more than 300,000 customers worldwide, including military, Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and education institutions.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

telecommunications providers , including AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen Technologies. CISA and global cybersecurity agencies urges organizations to harden Cisco devices against these attacks. sanctions, Insikt Group expects Salt Typhoon to continue targeting telecommunications providers in the U.S. Geopolitical impact: why U.S.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The creation of a dedicated emergency number for cybersecurity could provide an effective solution to this rapidly growing challenge The growing threat of cybercrime is calling for new and innovative defense strategies. What benefits A dedicated cybersecurity emergency number would have several benefits.

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 29, 2022

The FCC has listed the Russian cybersecurity company and a pair of Chinese telecommunications businesses to its list of potential threats. The post FCC adds Kaspersky, Chinese companies to list of potential threats to national security appeared first on TechRepublic.

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The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

A new China-linked cyber espionage group has been attributed as behind a series of targeted cyber attacks targeting telecommunications entities in South Asia and Africa since at least 2020 with the goal of enabling intelligence collection.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 5, 2021

Speaking on condition of anonymity, two cybersecurity experts who’ve briefed U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), other government agencies, and security companies, to ensure it is providing the best possible guidance and mitigation for its customers. ” the government cybersecurity expert said.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Britain has re-amended a few of the cybersecurity guidelines for the telecom operators rendering services in the region. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) a cyber arm of GCHQ, has devised Telecommunication Security Act in November 2021. And the regulations seem to be highly stringent in the world- hmmm, at least of paper.

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