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. In response to the incident, the SFO Airport reset all email and network passwords.

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Data breaches Hacking Telecommunications Passwords 140

Malwarebytes

JUNE 19, 2023

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. Instead of Wi-Fi, they use other technologies called Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS).

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Passwords IoT Internet Internet 82

The Security Ledger

MARCH 11, 2020

In this Spotlight* podcast, Sayed Wajahat Ali the Senior Director of Security Risk Management at DU TELECOM in the UAE joins us to talk about how digital transformation is shaking up the once-staid telecommunications industry and how his company is staying on top of both the risks and opportunities created by digital transformation.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Require all accounts with password logins to have strong, unique passwords, and change passwords immediately if there are indications that a password may have been compromised.". PRC state-sponsored cyber actors continue to exploit known vulnerabilities and use publicly available tools to target networks of interest.

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Passwords Telecommunications Government Cybersecurity 90

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 107

Telecommunications Technology Hacking Malware 107

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

In January 2018, GovPayNet was acquired by Securus Technologies , a Carrollton, Texas- based company that provides telecommunications services to prisons and helps law enforcement personnel keep tabs on mobile devices used by former inmates. We will continue to evaluate security and access to all systems and customer records.”.

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Mobile Government Identity Theft Telecommunications 244

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 96

Telecommunications Government Malware Encryption 96

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The researchers used their OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) technology to crawl places and resources within the TOR network, across various web forums, Pastebin, IRC channels, social networks, messenger chats and many other locations where it is possible find leaked data. ” states the report published by ImmuniWeb.

Passwords 75

Passwords Telecommunications Advertising Retail 75

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. This includes using weak passwords that can be easily compromised or stolen and misconfiguration errors of cloud-based apps and platforms.

Energy and Utilities 78

Energy and Utilities Cybersecurity Ransomware Technology 78

Security Affairs

MARCH 12, 2022

As a precautionary measure we initiated a company-wide password reset.” 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. ” reads the announcement of the company.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 4, 2022

Yet even as technology has changed, sending and receiving data remains a major vulnerability, ensuring encryption’s place as a foundational security practice. By encrypting data, it can only be accessed with the right password and by those with the appropriate access rights. This adds a vital extra layer of security.

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Encryption Software Computers and Electronics Technology 131

Pen Test Partners

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Security requirements unpacked The regulations lay down explicit security mandates, from unique product passwords to transparent reporting mechanisms for security issues, alongside clear directives on security update commitments. Each product must either have a unique password or allow the user to set a secure password upon initial setup.

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Manufacturing Passwords Telecommunications Cyber threats 54

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.

Data breaches 52

Data breaches Healthcare Telecommunications Financial Services 52

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 13, 2021

While Morse code may seem like ancient communication technology to some, it does have a few practical uses in the modern world. Let’s look at the campaign, and then we’ll get into the novel use of an old technology. While the user’s password is passed on to the attacker, the dialog insists it was incorrect.

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Phishing Passwords Computers and Electronics Telecommunications 96

IT Security Guru

AUGUST 17, 2023

A nationwide loss of power could create a ripple effect, causing disruption to internet telecommunications, water, sewage, fuel and gas supplies. Invest in Cybersecurity Businesses must secure their networks and systems with consistent built-in security that protects all of the technologies they utilise across the company.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2019

reported that Hexane is targeting organizations in the oil and gas industry and telecommunication providers. Lyceum was observed using password spraying and brute-force attacks to compromise email accounts of targeted individuals. Security experts at Dragos Inc. ” reads the report published by SecureWork.

DNS 81

DNS Passwords Penetration Testing Social Engineering 81

Krebs on Security

APRIL 2, 2019

As first detailed by KrebsOnSecurity in July 2016 , Orcus is the brainchild of John “Armada” Rezvesz , a Toronto resident who until recently maintained and sold the RAT under the company name Orcus Technologies. In an “official press release” posted to pastebin.com on Mar. 2017 analysis of the RAT.

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Advertising Malware Marketing Software 221

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 10, 2021

Now for access as a service, you're getting a username and password to a database, or to the back end of the administrative account, to a hospital or to a bank. While the highest price was $95,000 for an Asian telecommunications service provider. The price for network access can range quite a bit.

Telecommunications 98

Telecommunications Marketing Ransomware Accountability 98

Security Affairs

APRIL 15, 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. In response to the incident, the SFO Airport reset all email and network passwords.

Data breaches 116

Data breaches Passwords Telecommunications Advertising 116

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 7, 2023

These include: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Open-Source Security Testing Methodology Manual (OSSTMM) Information System Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF) Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES) These methodologies provide clear direction on how pentests are conducted.

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Penetration Testing Wireless Passwords Social Engineering 98

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Lumen Technologies Inc. Korab filed a vulnerability report with Lumen demonstrating how a simple spoofed email could be used to disrupt Internet service for banks, telecommunications firms and even government entities. Based in Monroe, La., “This would effectively cut off Internet access for the impacted IP address blocks.”

Internet 72

Internet Internet Authentication Telecommunications 72

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. This includes using easily guessed passwords and falling victim to phishing and socially engineered techniques such as business email compromise. The Threat of Ransomware.

Cyber threats 71

Cyber threats Energy and Utilities Ransomware IoT 71

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Several months later, I learned about how Dragos had spotted a new threat group called “HEXANE” targeting oil and gas companies in the Middle East as well as telecommunications providers in the Middle East, Central Asia and Africa. I think it’s important to point out that cyber-attacks could have resulted from a variety of weaknesses.

Telecommunications 93

Telecommunications Encryption Software Banking 93

IT Security Guru

JULY 28, 2023

Hybrid work models and broadly adopted cloud technology disperse operations extensively; data is moved, stored, and accessed from highly distributed locations. Employee Education and Awareness : Human error remains a leading cause of data breaches. Christos is also a writer for Bora.

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Data breaches Risk Education Telecommunications 95

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

government — along with a number of leading security companies — recently warned about a series of highly complex and widespread attacks that allowed suspected Iranian hackers to siphon huge volumes of email passwords and other sensitive data from multiple governments and private companies. Image: APNIC. ” IMPROVEMENTS. -Use

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DNS Internet Internet Government 268

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

However, this technological advancement aimed at making our lives more convenient—not to mention very cool and futuristic!—has The BBC has highlighted three new rules under this bill: Easy-to-guess default passwords preloaded on devices are banned. The idea of connecting your entire home to the internet was once a mind-blowing concept.

Passwords 108

Passwords Telecommunications Internet Internet 108

Krebs on Security

MAY 2, 2023

The leaked records indicate the network’s chief technology officer in Pakistan has been hacked for the past year, and that the entire operation was created by the principals of a Tennessee-based telemarketing firm that has promoted USPS employment websites since 2016.

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Marketing Advertising Scams Telecommunications 267

McAfee

DECEMBER 23, 2019

From healthcare and insurance to manufacturing and telecommunications, cybercriminals spared no industry from their schemes, with a few key verticals bearing the brunt of this year’s attacks. That starts with companies having a better understanding of the access controls, technologies, and systems that are currently deployed.

Healthcare 54

Healthcare Insurance Artificial Intelligence Authentication 54

Krebs on Security

JUNE 19, 2018

Then it emerged that Securus had been hacked, its database of hundreds of law enforcement officer usernames and passwords plundered. mobile networks. LocationSmart disabled its demo page shortly after that story. ” In its response (PDF), AT&T made no mention of any other company besides Securus. ” Sen.

Mobile 168

Mobile Wireless Telecommunications Technology 168

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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Phishing VPN Social Engineering Media 358

Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2022

In a post made in a Telegram group - allegedly run by the actor - the adversary recruits employees working at telecommunication, technology, or software companies. EclecticIQ is a global provider of threat intelligence, hunting and response technology and services. About EclecticIQ Threat Research.

Ransomware 59

Ransomware Malware Government Antivirus 59

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The technology isn’t yet perfect, but it has evolved to a point that enterprise use is growing. The application of facial recognition technology in operations was primarily in law enforcement organizations until the last decade, when a massive advance in AI and deep learning allowed it to be more broadly applied.

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Software Technology Authentication Artificial Intelligence 124

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Faced with an increasing brain drain of smart people fleeing the country, Russia floats a new strategy to address a worsening shortage of qualified information technology experts: Forcing tech-savvy people within the nation’s prison population to perform low-cost IT work for domestic companies. ” SEPTEMBER.

Cryptocurrency 233

Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Scams 233

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Cryptographic keys can be random numbers, products of large prime numbers, points on an ellipse, or a password generated by a user. Weak passwords and short key lengths often allow quick results for brute force attacks that attempt to methodically guess the key to decrypt the data.

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Encryption Passwords IoT Firewall 112

Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

The contemporary world has witnessed the rise of the Internet and global communication, and collaboration technologies, including mobile data use and the culture of bring your own device [BYOD]. VoIP phishing and impersonation also victimized millions of corporate employees across the world , contributing to an even greater cyber threat.

Security Awareness 40

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

With access to DSInternals, the malware could query the AD servers and steal data, passwords, and keys. 509 keys or password credentials to legitimate OAuth applications to offer protracted authorized access. Executed Microsoft PowerShell commands to create more instances of Raindrop on network computers. Cases showed malware added X.509

Software 61

Software Malware Authentication Penetration Testing 61

Security Affairs

MARCH 23, 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.

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