CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The evolution of cybercrime is weighing heavily on digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) teams, leading to significant burnout and potential regulatory risk. That’s according to the 2023 State of Enterprise DFIR survey by Magnet Forensics , a developer of digital investigation solutions.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 13, 2023

One common pain point we hear from our Fortune 1000 customers, like the following from a CISO at a major US-based telecommunications company, is quite revealing- “Now we’ve got activities coming from Leadership, legal, the board of directors, all sorts of people calling and saying, ‘Hey, what’s our cybersecurity posture, our readiness, and what are (..)

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Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The Australian telecommunications company Telstra reveals a data breach targeting third-party platform that holds names and email addresses of its employees. The post Australia’s Largest Telecom Company Employees at Risk Following Telstra Breach appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Bleeping Computer

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has revoked China Telecom Americas' license to provide telecommunication services within the United States. [.].

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 29, 2022

The Chinese telecom company was banned from providing telecommunication services within the United States. government agencies required for critical infrastructure operators, such as telecommunications carriers. The post US FCC bans China Unicom Americas telecom over national security risks appeared first on Security Affairs.

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 17, 2023

The 2023 Edition of the National Risk Register predicts that, in the next two years, there is a 5 to 25% chance that a devastating attack will target critical infrastructure and cause physical harm. A nationwide loss of power could create a ripple effect, causing disruption to internet telecommunications, water, sewage, fuel and gas supplies.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 2, 2023

The post 5G and Cybersecurity Risks in 2023 appeared first on Security Boulevard. Four years later, the number of people with 5G-enabled devices is still small in most countries. It’s uncertain if the reason behind the sluggish adoption is affordability, the lack of.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2019

China-linked APT41 group is targeting telecommunications companies with a new piece of malware used to spy on text messages of highly targeted individuals. The experts found the MessageTap backdoor installed on a Linux-based Short Message Service Center (SMSC) server belonging to an unnamed telecommunications company.

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Bleeping Computer

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The United States government, through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), has banned the sale of equipment from Chinese telecommunications and video surveillance vendor Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hikvision, and Dahua due "unacceptable risks to national security". [.].

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Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2022

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added Kaspersky to its Covered List because it poses unacceptable risks to U.S. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added multiple Kaspersky products and services to its Covered List saying that they pose unacceptable risks to U.S. national security. national security.

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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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Notice Bored

APRIL 20, 2022

When you acquire or provide professional services, how do you address the associated information risks? In theory, clients and providers should proactively identify, evaluate and address information risks relating to or arising from professional services in order to avoid, reduce or limit the damage arising from such incidents.

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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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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Increasing competition within the broadband market, multi-access edge computing and private cellular networks and the demand for cybersecurity risk management in the 5G era are gaining momentum in telecommunications. With this in mind, the.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 24, 2024

They will also learn best practices for effective risk mitigation and explore the complex challenges posed by securing the modern, highly connected supply chain. Quantum Computing for Telecommunications Also, on May 8, a panel will be on “ Quantum Computing for Telecommunications.”

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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. All systems fall short of optimality and have some residual risk of vulnerability a point which the tech community acknowledges when they propose that law enforcement can satisfy its requirements by exploiting vulnerabilities in their products.

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CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2022

In telecommunications, the skills required are likely to be more technical, whereas in government knowledge around governance and risk are top of the list. In finance and insurance, for example, there will be specific rules that must be followed in different countries and cybersecurity leaders in such organisations may even be liable.

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The Hacker News

MARCH 26, 2022

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Friday moved to add Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab to the "Covered List" of companies that pose an "unacceptable risk to the national security" of the country. Also added alongside

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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. All systems fall short of optimality and have some residual risk of vulnerability -- a point which the tech community acknowledges when they propose that law enforcement can satisfy its requirements by exploiting vulnerabilities in their products.

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CSO Magazine

JULY 5, 2022

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 21, 2022

CISOs throughout the telecommunications industry are preparing their data protection programs for a 5G future that will fully arrive in three to five years. At the same time, or shortly thereafter, CEOs in other industries will confront similar 5G risks and opportunities. To read this article in full, please click here

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The Covered List, published by Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau published, included products and services that could pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons. International telecommunications services provided by China Mobile International USA Inc.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 28, 2021

A recent study by telecommunications provider, TextAnywhere, looked into the screen habits of 1,000 employees in the UK and revealed that over two-thirds (67.4%) are using their mobiles for work, imposing a serious threat to business security. . For a full look at the research, see here.

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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.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 8, 2022

Related: The coming of a ‘bio digital twin” Over the last decade, we have seen the introduction of 4G and 5G telecommunication service, the iPad, Instagram, and the introduction, acceptance, and adoption of cloud services from Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, as well as cloud computing. But think of the risks.

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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. the telecommunications and video surveillance services or equipment they work with.?? government and industry. .

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

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The Security Ledger

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Telecommunications firms like to talk up all the great things that so-called 5G cellular networks will bring to smart phones. Telecommunications firms like to talk up all the great things that so-called 5G cellular networks will bring to smart phones. But what new kinds of Internet of Things use cases may become possible?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Thales 2023 Data Threat Report: The Increased Telco Cybersecurity Challenges in the 5G Era madhav Tue, 09/12/2023 - 05:15 Telecommunications firms have always faced a unique set of security challenges. The emergence of 5G network capacity presents a new opportunity for business but also introduces additional risks.

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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. Phishing remained the most frequent threat.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 20, 2021

As DoJ, DoD and Homeland Security (DHS) are members of Team Telecom, they endorsed the agreement as per the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications and Services Sector.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 12, 2023

The report stems from a detailed analysis of attacks targeting StormWall’s clientele, which spans various sectors such as finance, e-commerce, telecommunications, entertainment, transportation, education, and logistics. Telecommunications continued to be a popular target, enduring 16% of attacks and a 47% YoY increase.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 19, 2024

A 42-year-old manager at an unnamed telecommunications company has admitted SIM swapping customers at his store. SCAN NOW We don’t just report on threats – we help safeguard your entire digital identit y Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) a cyber arm of GCHQ, has devised Telecommunication Security Act in November 2021. Companies should strive to make their networks risk free. Companies should strive to make their networks risk free. And the regulations seem to be highly stringent in the world- hmmm, at least of paper.

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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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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.

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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. Threat actors leverage stolen identity information to commit online banking theft, tax refund fraud, and other cyber-enabled financial crimes.

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