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. Educate your employees on threats and risks such as phishing and malware. The efficacy of hygiene.

Cybersecurity 214

Cybersecurity Cybercrime Education Government 214

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

A previously undocumented APT dubbed Sandman targets telecommunication service providers in the Middle East, Western Europe, and South Asia. The attacks are characterized by strategic lateral movements and minimal engagements, likely to minimize the risk of detection.

Telecommunications 103

Telecommunications Malware Hacking Risk 103

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France won’t ban the Chinese giant Huawei from its upcoming 5G telecommunication networks. French President Emmanuel Macron announced that his government will not exclude Chinese telecom giant Huawei from the building of the upcoming 5G telecommunication networks.

Telecommunications 130

Telecommunications Advertising Technology Manufacturing 130

SC Magazine

MARCH 11, 2021

The lasting impact of 2020 on cybersecurity has come more clearly into relief, as security professionals reported more mature, effective strategies and approaches spanning threat prevention, detection and response – with many businesses reallocating resources to address risks tied to the workforce. respondent working in health care.

Risk 65

Risk Financial Services Technology Artificial Intelligence 65

Security Affairs

JANUARY 30, 2024

Cybersecurity experts at Resecurity have highlighted the escalating risks stemming from the Dark Web, where malicious actors may exploit compromised credentials of ISP/Telco engineers, Data-Center Technicians, Network Engineers, IT Infrastructure Managers, and Outsourcing companies that manage networks for their enterprise clients.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

According to experts, the leak of PII data containing Aadhaar information (and other such details) related to Indian citizens on the Dark Web creates a significant risk of digital identity theft. billion registered citizens.

Identity Theft 105

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The Greek Ministry of Digital Governance is a new unit of public administration that, for the first time, brings together all critical IT and telecommunications infrastructures related to the provision of electronic services to citizens and the wider digital transformation of Greece.

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Government Cybersecurity Telecommunications Education 52

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Is it fair to judge an organization’s information security posture simply by looking at its Internet-facing assets for weaknesses commonly sought after and exploited by attackers, such as outdated software or accidentally exposed data and devices? the security posture of vendor partners). How useful is such a score?

Cyber Risk 199

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 13, 2020

officials responsible for national security and telecommunications were meeting their peers in Britain ahead of the final decision on Huawei 5G technology. officials responsible for national security and telecommunications were meeting their peers in Britain in the attempt to convince U.K. According to U.K.

Telecommunications 68

Telecommunications Government Advertising Architecture 68

Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

In this article we will learn how to address and effectively respond to major enterprise cybersecurity threats and provide tips to mitigate IT security risk. Today, c yber security incidents lead to significant damage, alarming organizations of all types and sizes in different geographic locations.

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Security Affairs

MAY 19, 2019

Dutch intelligence shares the concerns raised by other western governments about the risks of involving the Chinese telco giant in the creation of the new 5G mobile phone infrastructure. “It is also known that the three major telecom parties are participating in the risk analysis of the vulnerability of 5G telecommunication networks.

Telecommunications 87

Telecommunications Government Mobile Advertising 87

SC Magazine

MAY 1, 2021

Cedric Leighton is founder and president of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership management consultancy. Since founding Cedric Leighton Associates, he has become an internationally known strategic risk expert. Leighton is also a founding partner of CYFORIX, specializing in the field of cyber risk.

Computers and Electronics 126

Computers and Electronics Technology Education Information Security 126

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. Understanding threat exposure. Next Steps.

Architecture 114

Architecture Risk Telecommunications Advertising 114

Security Affairs

MARCH 11, 2022

Their scope of interests include – major telecommunications companies such as Claro, Telefonica and AT&T. Cybersecurity experts agree such activity creates a major insider threat risk and likely will be leveraged more actively by various threat actors on Dark Web. .

Ransomware 107

Ransomware Telecommunications Technology VPN 107

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In October, the French National Agency for the Security of Information Systems ANSSI (Agence Nationale de la sécurité des systèmes d’information) warned that the Russia-linked APT28 group has been targeting multiple French organizations, including government entities, businesses, universities, and research institutes and think tanks.

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Government Telecommunications Accountability Phishing 110

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. The secret, as I said, is to understand that zero risk does not exist and that by standing together, we are stronger. Pierluigi Paganini.

Cyber threats 96

Cyber threats Risk Telecommunications Cybersecurity 96

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The researchers observed C2 infrastructure relying on dynamic DNS domains masquerading as Ukrainian telecommunication service providers. More broadly, it may represent an increased risk to organizations in Eastern Europe that may be considered by the Russian state to be providing support relating to the war.” ” MSTIC said.

Ransomware 87

Ransomware Telecommunications DNS Hacking 87

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2022

But those aren’t the only laws or regulations that affect IT security teams. There are plenty of others to worry anyone with job titles that include terms like “compliance,” “privacy,” and “security,” from CSOs on down. See the Top Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Tools. Security, Privacy and Compliance Can Conflict.

Data privacy 145

Data privacy Encryption Data breaches Insurance 145

SC Magazine

MAY 18, 2021

While zero trust may be ill defined for some in the research community, the concept is helping to translate previously abstract or technical concepts about risk to a new audience, and spurring systemic transformation of security operations across companies in a way that other frameworks or guidance have failed to do.

IoT 70

IoT Telecommunications Manufacturing Firewall 70

Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2020

. “A report due to be presented to the Prime Minister this week is expected to conclude that new US sanctions on Huawei will force the company to use untrusted technology that could make the risk impossible to control. ” Early this month, the U.S. ” Early this month, the U.S. sanctions.

Technology 108

Technology Telecommunications Risk Manufacturing 108

Security Affairs

MARCH 22, 2022

The company is investigating claims of a data breach which, if confirmed, could pose serious risks to the customers of the company. “We will provide updates as more information becomes available.” Their scope of interests includes – major telecommunications companies such as Claro, Telefonica and AT&T.

Telecommunications 86

Telecommunications Data breaches VPN Hacking 86

Security Affairs

JULY 16, 2019

US telecommunications company Sprint revealed that hackers compromised an unknown number of customer accounts via the Samsung.com “add a line” website. “On June 22, Sprint was informed of unauthorized access to your Sprint account using your account credentials via the Samsung.com “add a line” website.”

Accountability 75

Accountability Identity Theft Telecommunications Data breaches 75

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.

Telecommunications 94

Telecommunications Cyber threats Mobile Hacking 94

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Nation-state actors, allegedly Russia-linked hacked, have compromised the networks of several US government agencies, including the US Treasury, the Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). The hack allowed the threat actors to spy on the internal email traffic.

Software 128

Software Hacking Telecommunications Government 128

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 6, 2022

.” The arrest is the result of Operation Guardian led by AFP which became aware of a number of text messages demanding some Optus customers transfer $2000 to a bank account or face their personal information being used for financial crimes. The database belonging to the company was leaked on a cybercrime forum. said Gough.

Data breaches 73

Data breaches Scams Telecommunications Financial Services 73

Security Affairs

JULY 1, 2020

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that Chinese telecommunications giants Huawei and ZTE are considered as national security threats. regulators declared Huawei and ZTE to be national security threats. Last week China accused the US government of “oppressing Chinese companies” after U.S.

Government 87

Government Telecommunications Internet Internet 87

CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 4, 2021

ISC)² Government Professional Award (EMEA): Angella Tugume, CISSP, Risk Analyst, National Information Technology Authority – Uganda. ISC)² Rising Star Professional Award (EMEA): Alexander Kuehl, CISSP-ISSMP, CAP, SSCP, Information Security Expert, Kuehne + Nagel International AG. EMEA: Nigeria Chapter.

Telecommunications 52

Telecommunications Government Education Technology 52

Security Affairs

AUGUST 10, 2020

In March 2020, The Ministry of Telecommunications (MoTC) issued a directive to all operators in Myanmar with a secret list of 230 sites to be blocked due to the nature of the content; adult content and fake news. Original post at: [link]. Telenor Myanmar – an attempt to resistance.

Internet 76

Internet Internet Telecommunications DNS 76

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2021

SBOMs also offer protection against licensing and compliance risks associated with SLAs with a granular inventory of software components. With a universe of open source and proprietary components, SBOMs provide transparency by identifying risk-prone elements or later deemed vulnerable to attack. SBOM Use Cases.

Software 135

Software Risk Healthcare Cybersecurity 135

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

“Grayfly is a capable actor, likely to continue to pose a risk to organizations in Asia and Europe across a variety of industries, including telecommunications, finance, and media,” the researchers conclude. ” Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

Media 98

Media Telecommunications Retail Malware 98

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2022

In November, the US Federal Communications Commission banned authorizations for Chinese telecommunications and video surveillance equipment, saying that Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hikvision, and Dahua are “deemed to pose a threat to national security.”. Following an investigation by the Guardian , the ad was removed. Most insecure brands.

Surveillance 130

Surveillance Manufacturing Passwords Internet 130

SecureList

DECEMBER 12, 2023

To find out, in 2022 we created a list of 700 companies worldwide from different industries: industrial, telecommunication, financial, retail, and others. For a business that wants to mitigate the risks related to infrastructure access sale, the very first challenge is to get to know about the sale. And what you should do with it?

Data breaches 92

Data breaches Accountability Telecommunications Malware 92

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2019

The US regulators consider the Chinese equipment in US telecommunications networks a threat to homeland security. this means that the economic impact on US telecommunication firms could be severe. The Federal Communications Commission proposes cutting off funds for Chinese telecom equipment from Huawei and ZTE.

Telecommunications 43

Telecommunications Wireless Advertising Internet 43

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

According to the Globe and Mail reported Wednesday, the Canadian government asked the intelligence agencies to evaluate the risks related to the adoption of the Huawei 5 equipment for the national telecommunication infrastructure. ” reported the AFP press.

Government 61

Government Telecommunications Wireless Security Intelligence 61

Security Affairs

AUGUST 1, 2019

The bill is part of a national strategy to assess and prevent risks to critical US technologies. Senators fear that the Chinese 5G technology used by the US could potentially harm the homeland security and expose sensitive information. military information.” ” reads the description for the MICROCHIPS Act.

Telecommunications 70

Telecommunications Technology Advertising Government 70

Security Affairs

AUGUST 29, 2019

judge ordered Paige Thompson to remain in custody pending trial because her “bizarre and erratic” behavior makes the woman at risk. All the victims used the same Cloud Computing Company, even if it was not specifically mentioned they used the services of Amazon Web Services (AWS). Last week, a U.S. Pierluigi Paganini.

Firewall 80

Firewall Cryptocurrency Telecommunications Advertising 80

The Security Ledger

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

We talk about the growing demand for security automation tools and how the chronic cyber security talent shortage in North America and. In this Spotlight Podcast, we speak with David Brumley, the Chief Executive Officer at the security firm ForAllSecure * and a professor of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University. .'”

Artificial Intelligence 40

Artificial Intelligence InfoSec Computers and Electronics Telecommunications 40