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Kyivstar, Ukraine’s largest mobile carrier brought down by a cyber attack

Security Affairs

Kyivstar, the largest Ukraine service provider, was hit by a cyber attack that paralyzed its services. Kyivstar , the largest Ukraine service provider was down after a major cyber attack. This morning the company announced that it has suffered a cyber attack that temporarily blocked its services. ” reported Reuters.

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Top 5 security risks of Open RAN

CSO Magazine

When a cell phone or other mobile device connects to the nearest cell tower, the communication takes place over something called a RAN -- a radio access network. From the cell tower, the signal is then routed to a fiber or wireless backhaul connection to the core network. RANs RANs are proprietary to each equipment manufacturer.

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What is 5G shared responsibility and how would it work?

CyberSecurity Insiders

By 2023, the new technology is predicted to host 25 billion device connections , jumping to 75 billion by 2025. Compared to 4G, it offers a higher transmission speed, lower latency and increased bandwidth. . For enterprises and subscribers, 5G will enable exciting high performance and reliable connectivity.

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Thales joins Google’s 5G Mobile Edge Cloud initiative

CyberSecurity Insiders

In March 2020, Google Cloud unveiled its telecom operator strategy called Global Mobile Edge Cloud (GMEC), aimed at helping Communications Service Providers (CSPs) digitally transform and harness the full potential of 5G. What is Google’s 5G Mobile Edge Cloud initiative? What exactly is Mobile Edge Computing (MEC)?

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What is 5G security? Explaining the security benefits and vulnerabilities of 5G architecture

CyberSecurity Insiders

5G is already transforming and enhancing mobile connectivity. With its high speeds and low latency, almost all businesses and industries are now in the position to digitize applications and services they couldn’t dream of not long ago. And what role should managed services play in your 5G security strategy?

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How to ensure security and trust in connected cars

CyberSecurity Insiders

The cars we drive today have become truly connected objects, capable of a variety of functionalities that both users and manufacturers could have only dreamed of in past decades. Connected cars are an untapped well of potential, this being indicated by the fact that the connected vehicles market is projected to reach $166 billion by 2025.

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Google MFA and its security deal with Crowdstrike

CyberSecurity Insiders

On the occasion of World Password Day on May 6th, 2021, Google announced it intends to roll out 2 step verification (2SV) to all its users in coming days to strengthen the trust of its users for mobile security. Hence, it gives Google service users an added advantage of going for a secure authentication experience than the passwords alone.