Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2024

In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors. The APT group is using almost exclusively living-off-the-land techniques and hands-on-keyboard activity to evade detection.

Energy and Utilities 107

Energy and Utilities Telecommunications Technology VPN 107

Security Affairs

JANUARY 5, 2024

The Sandworm group (aka BlackEnergy , UAC-0082 , Iron Viking , Voodoo Bear , and TeleBots ) has been active since 2000, it operates under the control of Unit 74455 of the Russian GRU’s Main Center for Special Technologies (GTsST). In December, Kyivstar , the largest Ukraine service provider went down after a major cyber attack.

Mobile 98

Mobile Telecommunications Cyber Attacks Internet 98

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 24, 2022

The Raspberry Robin worm attacks aimed at telecommunications and government office systems across Latin America, Australia, and Europe. Researchers from Trend Micro have uncovered a Raspberry Robin worm campaign targeting telecommunications and government office systems across Latin America, Australia, and Europe.

Government 97

Government Malware Telecommunications Cybercrime 97

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The group targeted organizations in multiple sectors, including defense, government, electronics, telecommunication, technology, media, telecommunication industries. According to a joint cybersecurity advisory from the United States National Security Agency (NSA), the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the U.S.

Firmware 119

Firmware Telecommunications System Administration Malware 119

Security Affairs

MARCH 28, 2023

Telecommunications giant Lumen Technologies discovered two cybersecurity incidents, including a ransomware attack. In a filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission, on March 27, 2023, Lumen announced two cybersecurity incidents. ” continues the form.

Ransomware 96

Ransomware Telecommunications Technology Cybersecurity 96

Security Affairs

MARCH 11, 2022

Lapsus$ Ransomware gang is looking for insiders willing to sell remote access to major technology corporations and ISPs. Thursday, March 10, Lapsus$ ransomware gang announced they’re starting to recruit insiders employed within major technology giants and ISPs, such companies include Microsoft, Apple, EA Games and IBM.

Ransomware 108

Ransomware Telecommunications Technology VPN 108

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 20, 2021

–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Global technology association ISACA and the Greek Ministry of Digital Governance today announced an agreement to further strengthen the cybersecurity landscape and drive increased cybersecurity awareness and training opportunities in Greece. SCHAUMBURG, Ill.–(

Government 52

Government Cybersecurity Telecommunications Education 52

SC Magazine

MAY 1, 2021

Brian Levine is senior director of product security at Axway, a global security engineering organization delivering training, tools, processes and DevSecOps practices for secure applications and cloud services to the enterprise market. She also served as the deputy chief information officer of the White House.

Computers and Electronics 126

Computers and Electronics Technology Education Information Security 126

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 75

Telecommunications Government Advertising Architecture 75

Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2022

and Tykelab Srl, the latter is a telecommunications solutions company suspected to be operating as a front company. The malware samples analyzed impersonated the applications of telecommunications companies or smartphone manufacturers. “According to its own website , Tykelab provides innocuous technology solutions.

Spyware 88

Spyware Surveillance Telecommunications Mobile 88

Security Affairs

JANUARY 28, 2023

1/3 pic.twitter.com/pMij9lpU5J — ESET Research (@ESETresearch) January 27, 2023 The Sandworm group has been active since 2000, it operates under the control of Unit 74455 of the Russian GRU’s Main Center for Special Technologies (GTsST). We attribute this attack to #Sandworm.

Telecommunications 97

Telecommunications Malware Hacking Technology 97

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 25, 2021

NOBELIUM focuses on government organizations, non-government organizations (NGOs), think tanks, military, IT service providers, health technology and research, and telecommunications providers. ” states Microsoft.

Telecommunications 114

Telecommunications Technology Hacking Malware 114

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. About the essayist: Don Boian is the Chief Information Security Officer at Hound Labs, Inc.,

Cybersecurity 188

Cybersecurity Cybercrime Education Passwords 188

Security Affairs

AUGUST 3, 2021

China linked APT groups have targeted networks of at least five major telecommunications companies operating in Southeast Asia since 2017. initial access team, foothold, telco-technology specialized team, etc.) all working together and reporting to the same Chinese threat actor.

Telecommunications 99

Telecommunications Hacking Technology Information Security 99

Security Affairs

MARCH 21, 2022

On Thursday, March 10, Lapsus$ ransomware gang 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.

Hacking 98

Hacking Telecommunications InfoSec Cybercrime 98

Security Affairs

JUNE 19, 2021

. “RedFoxtrot has primarily targeted aerospace and defense, government, telecommunications, mining, and research organizations in Afghanistan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. ” continues the report.

Telecommunications 122

Telecommunications Government Hacking Malware 122

Security Affairs

JANUARY 30, 2024

Other identified victims were associated with significant organizations, including: Scientific research organization from Iran; Major financial organization from Kenya; One of the largest IT consulting firms in Azerbaijan, known for offering services like telecommunications, integrated network, and cloud solutions to enterprises and government entities; (..)

Engineering 127

Engineering Passwords Telecommunications Accountability 127

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Mandiant researchers reported that Russia-linked APT group Sandworm employed new operational technology (OT) attacks that caused power outages while the Russian army was conducting mass missile strikes on critical infrastructure in Ukraine in October.

Telecommunications 117

Telecommunications Hacking Technology Internet 117

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 24, 2022

The Raspberry Robin worm attacks aimed at telecommunications and government office systems across Latin America, Australia, and Europe. Researchers from Trend Micro have uncovered a Raspberry Robin worm campaign targeting telecommunications and government office systems across Latin America, Australia, and Europe.

Government 52

Government Malware Telecommunications Cybercrime 52

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Symantec spotted a previously unknown nation-state actor, tracked as Harvester, that is targeting telecommunication providers and IT firms in South Asia. Sectors targeted include telecommunications, government, and information technology (IT). At this time, the APT group is mostly targeting organizations in Afghanistan.

Telecommunications 103

Telecommunications Government Malware Encryption 103

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Ukrainian telecommunications company provides communication services and data transmission based on a broad range of fixed and mobile technologies, including 4G (LTE) in Ukraine. The attack is linked to the ongoing conflict. Kyivstar , the largest Ukraine service provider was down after a major cyber attack.

Cyber Attacks 115

Cyber Attacks Mobile Telecommunications Internet 115

Security Affairs

JANUARY 31, 2024

The list of targets includes multiple Fortune 500 companies operating in various industry sectors, such as: Global government and military departments National telecommunications companies Defense contractors Technology firms Banking, finance, and accounting institutions Worldwide consulting services Aerospace, aviation, and engineering entities After (..)

VPN 100

VPN Malware Authentication Small Business 100

Security Affairs

APRIL 11, 2020

“The attackers inserted malicious computer code on these websites to steal some users’ login credentials,” reads a message posted to both site’s by the SFO’s Airport Information Technology and Telecommunications (ITT) director.

Data breaches 143

Data breaches Hacking Telecommunications Passwords 143

Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2020

UK officials are drawing up proposals to stop installing new Huawei equipment in the 5G network within the year, they also plan to speed up the replacement of Chinese technology that has been already deployed. The decision comes after a new UK intelligence agency GCHQ’s report raised new security concerns over Huawei 5G equipment.

Technology 113

Technology Telecommunications Risk Manufacturing 113

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2022

And while cosmetic security measures are in place, security leaders have long warned that technologies produced by Chinese companies can be exploited by China’s government. What is more, the overwhelming majority of internet-facing cameras are manufactured by Chinese companies. Surge in internet-facing cameras.

Surveillance 137

Surveillance Manufacturing Passwords Internet 137

CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 4, 2021

ISC)² Diversity Award (Americas): Julian Waits, GM of Cybersecurity, Devo Technologies, Inc. ISC)² Government Professional Award (EMEA): Angella Tugume, CISSP, Risk Analyst, National Information Technology Authority – Uganda. We are proud to announce the winners of the 2021 Global Achievement Awards!

Telecommunications 52

Telecommunications Government Education Technology 52

Security Affairs

MARCH 5, 2021

SITA is a multinational information technology company providing IT and telecommunication services to the air transport industry. Around the world, nearly every passenger flight relies on SITA technology.

Data breaches 109

Data breaches Telecommunications Technology Hacking 109

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The list of targets is very long and includes: Other than Ukraine, all of the targeted European nations are current members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) at least one NATO Rapid Deployable Corps critical infrastructure-related organizations within the following sectors: Energy Transportation Telecommunications Information technology (..)

Government 117

Government Telecommunications Accountability Phishing 117

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The malicious installer was used to infect organizations in multiple sectors, including the industrial, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, insurance and telecommunications sectors in North America and Europe. The attack took place from at least September 27, 2022 through the morning of September 29, 2022.

Telecommunications 116

Telecommunications Insurance Healthcare Manufacturing 116

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Sandworm (aka BlackEnergy and TeleBots ) has been active since 2000, it operates under the control of Unit 74455 of the Russian GRU’s Main Center for Special Technologies (GTsST). In September 2022, Sandworm has been observed impersonating telecommunication providers to target Ukrainian entities with malware.

Ransomware 124

Ransomware Encryption Telecommunications Malware 124

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Roskomnadzor explained that the services were abused by cybercriminals and that Proton Technologies refused to register them with state authorities. The Russian government asks all Internet service providers and VPN providers operating in the country to provide information about their users. ” states Proton Technologies.

Government 100

Government VPN Telecommunications Advertising 100

Security Affairs

MARCH 12, 2022

Thursday, March 10, Lapsus$ ransomware gang 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.

Data breaches 96

Data breaches Telecommunications Hacking Cyber Attacks 96

Security Affairs

MARCH 25, 2020

The group hit entities in several industries, including the gaming, healthcare, high-tech, higher education, telecommunications, and travel services industries. The APT41 has been active since at least 2012, it was involved in both state-sponsored espionage campaigns and financially-motivated attacks since 2014.

Telecommunications 130

Telecommunications Healthcare Education Advertising 130

Security Affairs

JANUARY 30, 2023

The Sandworm group has been active since 2000, it operates under the control of Unit 74455 of the Russian GRU’s Main Center for Special Technologies (GTsST). On September 2022, the Sandworm group was observed impersonating telecommunication providers to target Ukrainian entities with malware.

Telecommunications 96

Telecommunications Malware Hacking Technology 96

Security Affairs

MARCH 22, 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.

Telecommunications 93

Telecommunications Data breaches VPN Hacking 93

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The group focuses on government departments that are involved in foreign affairs, technology, and telecommunications. The Earth Lusca group remained active during the first half of 2023, it primarily targeted organizations in Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and the Balkans.

Malware 110

Malware Encryption Telecommunications Authentication 110

Security Affairs

JUNE 14, 2021

The G7 members highlights the importance to collaborate to increase the security of supply chains, the statement also recognizes the foundational role that telecommunications infrastructure, including 5G and future communication technologies, plays and will play in underpinning our wider digital and ICT infrastructure.

Ransomware 104

Ransomware Cybercrime Telecommunications Accountability 104