The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 8, 2022

Our technological world is advancing at dizzying speeds. Add in an increasing focus on data becoming a crucial enterprise asset—as well as the introduction of countless database and analytical tools, digital twins, artificial intelligence, and machine learning—and we are dealing with unprecedented technical complexities and risk.

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IT Security Guru

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

It went into effect on 13 th August 2020 and addresses the new prohibition on the use of banned telecommunications equipment and services, while also clarifying the ban from 2019 on buying such equipment. There are five specific companies that fall under the category of ‘Prohibited Technology’. government and industry. .

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The number of internet-facing cameras in the world is growing exponentially. Businesses and homeowners increasingly rely on internet protocol (IP) cameras for surveillance. New research by Cybernews shows an exponential rise in the uptake of internet-facing cameras. Surge in internet-facing cameras.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

There is definitely a national security risk in buying computer infrastructure from a country you don't trust. Meanwhile, the chairman of China's technology giant Huawei has pointed to NSA spying disclosed by Edward Snowden as a reason to mistrust US technology companies. This is a complicated topic. The United States does it.

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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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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The threat of attacks against Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) – energy, utilities, telecommunications, and transportation – is a top priority. Reducing the risk of attacks such as ransomware and malware on CNI will be paramount to the stability of national economies for the years to come.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 19, 2023

As it happens, you don’t have to buy an internet connected device for one of the most private areas of your home. There’s plenty of cheap Internet of Things (IoT) baby monitors out there with default passwords baked in, insecurely stored data, and an alarming amount of compromise stories in the news.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 29, 2024

However, privacy and data security concerns are set to play a vital role as new vendors and technologies emerge to capitalize on 5G capabilities. This expansion and significant architectural changes will create highly complex networks, exposing new vulnerabilities and more significant risks as we move towards a post-quantum (PQ) world.

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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.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Enable robust logging of Internet-facing systems and monitor the logs for anomalous activity.". CISA, the NSA, and the FBI strongly encourage all organizations to review and apply these mitigations to improve their cybersecurity posture and minimize the risk of compromise. Move toward the Zero Trust security model.".

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 24, 2022

Dr. Cooper works as a Senior Security Design Engineer and Risk Manager with T-Mobile Corporation and is an adjunct professor teaching course curriculum under cybersecurity degree programs with the University of Wisconsin and University of New York. In this installment, we introduce you to Dr. Cheryl Cooper.

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Security Affairs

JULY 1, 2020

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that Chinese telecommunications giants Huawei and ZTE are considered as national security threats. The FCC confirms its efforts to protect the national communications networks from security risks posed by the use of Chinese equipment. The FCC’s move definitively bans U.S.

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The Security Ledger

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

We're joined by Terry Dunlap the co-founder of ReFirm Labs to talk about why software supply chain risks. We’re joined by Terry Dunlap the co-founder of ReFirm Labs to talk about why software supply chain risks are real -and growing. government ban on the technology. government agencies and in cities and towns. agencies.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 12, 2020

The United States always highlighted the risks to national security in case of adoption of Huawei equipment and is inviting internet providers and telco operators in allied countries to ban Huawei. The US regulators consider the Chinese equipment in US telecommunications networks a threat to homeland security.

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 14, 2020

The security risks inherent in Chinese-made 5G networking equipment are easy to understand. Eavesdropping is also a risk, although efforts to listen in would almost certainly be detectable. The technology will quickly become critical national infrastructure, and security problems will become life-threatening.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 7, 2020

The survey conducted by Chubb of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore has revealed a significant perception gap between cyber risk and how prepared they are to deal with it. With the digitalisation, our crown-jewels – personal and professional – are on the Internet.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 27, 2023

” Since then the group has expanded its range of activities to include targeting organizations providing cable telecommunications, email, and tech services, and partnering with the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group. One of Microsoft’s recommendations is to keep close tabs on administrative changes in your environment.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 21, 2022

The threat of attacks against Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) – energy, utilities, telecommunications, and transportation – is now front of mind for many. Reducing the risk of attacks such as ransomware and malware on CNI will be of paramount importance to the stability of nation states for years to come.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

Data breaches caused by weak security measures and procedures result in severe monetary losses, erosion of clients’ trust, and irreversible reputation damage to organizations in the healthcare, financial services, technology, and retail industries, as well as government and public sector entities. What Are Data Breaches?

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Pen Test

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In contemporary times, with the exponential growth of the Internet of Things (IoT), smart homes, connected cars, and wearable devices, the importance of RF pentesting has soared significantly. The rapid advancement of technology has woven a complex fabric of wireless networks, each interwoven with vulnerabilities waiting to be exposed.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 17, 2021

The world recently came face-to-face with supply chain risk when nation-state hackers breached government and business alike through SolarWinds servers and other attack vectors. But supply chain controversies are nothing new to the telecommunications industry hardened by debates over Huawei. So the risk has gone up exponentially.

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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 Chinese giant Huawei was already excluded by several countries from building their 5G internet networks.

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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? Data accidentally released by FICO about the Cyber Risk Score for ExxonMobil.

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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. Be On Your Guard with the Most Treacherous Insider Roles A paramount priority when addressing the threat is to distinguish the fundamental insider risks.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Expanding attack surfaces require additional skills to secure, maintain, and monitor an ever-expanding environment of assets such as mobile, cloud, and the internet of things (IoT). Secureworks: Tech-focused Outsourcing Atlanta-based Secureworks provides managed IT security services and a SIEM technology sold as a SaaS solution.

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SC Magazine

MAY 1, 2021

With a career spanning two decades as a technology provider to businesses and government agencies, Levine brings a strategic and pragmatic approach to building secure software and cloud services without disrupting product velocity. Since founding Cedric Leighton Associates, he has become an internationally known strategic risk expert.

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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. And this challenge is set to become even more important with the introduction of new technologies. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Pen Test Partners

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Such policies are crucial for a collaborative security posture, encouraging responsible vulnerability disclosure and ensuring that manufacturers can promptly address and mitigate risks. These penalties highlight the financial risks of failing to comply with the UK’s product security regulations.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 29, 2021

Vishing attacks are also similar to phishing and smishing, but these attacks target VoIP and telecommunications services rather than text-based mediums. Scareware attacks use fear tactics to manipulate the target into believing their device or software is at risk. How to prevent social engineering attacks.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 14, 2020

Today’s innovations and technologies provide tremendous opportunities for enterprises. Along with innovation and technology proliferation, new challenges that will shape business during 2020. In addition, malicious actors can and will adopt technologies such as AI and machine learning faster than security leaders can.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Consumers and organizations are enthused about the operational benefits of more robust mobile connectivity, but the shift to 5G networks doesn’t come without risks. Here we’ll discuss the most significant risks posed by 5G, how U.S. Table of Contents What Are the Cybersecurity Risks of 5G? How is 5G Different?

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In 2023, California remained at the forefront of the movement of states with consumer privacy laws by approving the final text of the California Privacy Rights Act regulations and inviting public comments on proposed rulemaking for cybersecurity audits, risk assessments, and automated decision-making.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2020

For now at least, they appear to be focusing primarily on companies in the financial, telecommunications and social media industries. The phishers will explain that they’re calling from the employer’s IT department to help troubleshoot issues with the company’s virtual private networking (VPN) technology.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 7, 2023

Limited tests can focus on narrower targets such as networks, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, physical security, cloud security, web applications, or other system components. Additionally, the methodology is updated and helps the security community stay on top of the latest technologies. It consists of seven main sections.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Large-scale attacks are threatening the global Internet infrastructure, the alarm was launched by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). After an emergency meeting, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) confirmed that the global Internet infrastructure is facing large-scale attacks.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2022

KA-SAT, run in cooperation with French satellite operator EUTELSAT, supplies Europe and the Mediterranean with satellite internet connection and, due to its independence from terrestrial infrastructure, connects endpoints in remote areas. EclecticIQ is a global provider of threat intelligence, hunting and response technology and services.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 14, 2022

We left the COVID-19 crisis behind hoping for a long-awaited return to normality and were immediately plunged into the chaos and uncertainty of a twentieth-century-style military conflict that posed serious risks of spreading over the continent.

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