Nation-State Attacker of Telecommunications Networks
Schneier on Security
OCTOBER 22, 2021
CrowdStrike Intelligence assesses that LightBasin is a targeted intrusion actor that will continue to target the telecommunications sector.
Schneier on Security
OCTOBER 22, 2021
CrowdStrike Intelligence assesses that LightBasin is a targeted intrusion actor that will continue to target the telecommunications sector.
Security Affairs
JUNE 27, 2022
The Ukrainian CERT-UA warns of attacks against Ukrainian telecommunications operators involving the DarkCrystal RAT. The post Ukrainian telecommunications operators hit by DarkCrystal RAT malware appeared first on Security Affairs.
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Trend Micro
JULY 28, 2021
We summarize the characteristics, threats, and recommendations to improve the security posture of enterprises' and telecommunications companies' IT infrastructure.
Security Boulevard
APRIL 19, 2022
Telecommunication is the first, and most robust network ever invented. The post What Makes Telecommunication Companies Such a Fertile Ground for Attack? The post What Makes Telecommunication Companies Such a Fertile Ground for Attack?
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 13, 2022
The post State-sponsored Chinese threat actors compromise telecommunications and network services providers appeared first on TechRepublic.
The State of Security
APRIL 19, 2022
Telecommunication is the first, and most robust network ever invented. The post What Makes Telecommunication Companies Such a Fertile Ground for Attack? Featured Articles IT Security and Data Protection phone PII telecommunications telephone Utilities
Zero Day
AUGUST 2, 2021
Previously unknown campaigns center around "Chinese state interests
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 16, 2021
The security company said the attacks were attributed to RedDelta and Mustang Panda, both of which are allegedly based in China
Dark Reading
OCTOBER 19, 2021
LightBasin has displayed in-depth knowledge of telecom architectures and protocols in its attacks, security vendor warns
Heimadal Security
AUGUST 6, 2021
The malicious campaigns were targeting networks belonging to major telecommunications companies from Southeast Asia. The post Southeast Asian Telecommunications Firms Targeted by APT Attacks appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. Three cyber espionage campaigns have been discovered.
Dark Reading
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Since at least 2018, "MalKamak" group has targeted firms in the Middle East, Russia, and other areas to steal sensitive data, security vendor says
Dark Reading
AUGUST 29, 2018
New report cites higher volume and increased sophistication of threats to the sector
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. “Named MESSAGETAP, the tool was deployed by APT41 in a telecommunications network provider in support of Chinese espionage efforts.”
Security Boulevard
MAY 17, 2021
The post CPDP 2021 – Moderator: Rob Van Eijk ‘Technical Standards Bringing Together Data Protection With Telecommunications Regulation, Digital Regulations And Procurement’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. Speakers: Paul F. Nemitz,Mikuláš Peksa, Amelia Andersdotter, Clara Neppel, Francesca Bria, Our sincere thanks to CPDP 2021 - Computers, Privacy & Data Protection Conference for publishing their well-crafted videos on the organization's YouTube channel. Enjoy!
Tech Republic Security
OCTOBER 24, 2019
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Krebs on Security
APRIL 16, 2021
An analysis of the malicious file and other submissions by the same VirusTotal user suggest the account that initially flagged the backdoor as suspicious belongs to IT personnel at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), a division of the U.S. On Aug.
Security Boulevard
JUNE 28, 2022
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Security Affairs
OCTOBER 20, 2021
A China-linked hacking group, tracked as LightBasin (aka UNC1945 ), hacked mobile telephone networks around the globe and used specialized tools to access calling records and text messages from telecommunications companies.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
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Malwarebytes
FEBRUARY 19, 2022
This would also require the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to setup a program where researchers could apply for data sets from these social media platforms.
Malwarebytes
JUNE 16, 2022
It involved 76 countries taking social engineers and telecommunications fraudsters to task, with multiple wins for those involved. Multiple national call centres suspected of telecommunications fraud were also raided.
eSecurity Planet
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) released its National Strategy to Secure 5G implementation plan starting in January. Mobile Threats Trends 4g 5G cybersecurity DDOS IoT Slicing telecommunications wireless network
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 6, 2021
In July 2021, the Cybereason Nocturnus and Incident Response Teams responded to Operation GhostShell , a highly-targeted cyber espionage campaign targeting the Aerospace and Telecommunications industries mainly in the Middle East, with additional victims in the U.S.,
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
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The Security Ledger
MARCH 11, 2020
One of the industries feeling the weight of these changes is telecommunications, where profitable legacy businesses like fixed line telephony and text messaging are falling victim to technology fueled changes.
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 17, 2021
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Malwarebytes
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
To help address this cybersecurity and privacy problem, the UK government will soon roll out the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Bill that bans the use of default passwords for all internet-connected devices for the home, which we all call the Internet of Things (IoT).
The Security Ledger
JUNE 26, 2019
The security firm Cybereason has uncovered a persistent cyber espionage attack on telecommunications companies worldwide to steal data on high-profile users and then spy on them. APT Business China critical infrastructure data breach Hacks & Hackers Telecommunications Threats Top Stories cyber espionage cyber warfare cyberattacks cybercrime cybersecurity hacking state sponsored telecommunications
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 2, 2021
In the beginning of 2021, the Cybereason Nocturnus Team investigated clusters of intrusions detected targeting the telecommunications industry across Southeast Asia. Security Bloggers Network APT china Nation-state Attack national security research ResearchCat telecommunications
Dark Reading
JUNE 14, 2022
"Aoqin Dragon" has been operating since at least 2013, with targets including government and telecommunications companies in multiple countries
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 16, 2021
Cybereason recently discovered several previously unidentified attack campaigns targeting the telecoms industry across Southeast Asia that are assessed to be the work of multiple Chinese APT groups.
Security Boulevard
APRIL 16, 2021
An analysis of the malicious file and other submissions by the same VirusTotal user suggest the account that initially flagged the backdoor as suspicious belongs to IT personnel at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), a division of the U.S. On Aug.
Bleeping Computer
JUNE 10, 2022
The Iranian Lycaeum APT hacking group uses a new.NET-based DNS backdoor to conduct attacks on companies in the energy and telecommunication sectors. [.].
Malwarebytes
OCTOBER 5, 2021
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Threatpost
DECEMBER 2, 2019
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Bleeping Computer
JUNE 24, 2022
Roskomnadzor, Russia's telecommunications watchdog, has fined Google 68 million rubles (roughly $1.2 million) for helping spread what it called "unreliable" information on the war in Ukraine and the failure to remove it from its platforms. [.]. Google
Bleeping Computer
OCTOBER 27, 2021
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has revoked China Telecom Americas' license to provide telecommunication services within the United States. [.].
Bleeping Computer
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Researchers have spotted a new espionage campaign targeting telecommunication and IT service providers in the Middle East and Asia. [.]. Security
Dark Reading
DECEMBER 12, 2019
Hacking group has been targeting telecommunication providers
Dark Reading
JUNE 28, 2021
The legislation requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to establish a cybersecurity literacy campaign
Schneier on Security
AUGUST 2, 2021
Of course this is hackable: A sophisticated telecommunications satellite that can be completely repurposed while in space has launched. […]. Because the satellite can be reprogrammed in orbit, it can respond to changing demands during its lifetime. […].
The Hacker News
AUGUST 3, 2021
Three distinct clusters of malicious activities operating on behalf of Chinese state interests have staged a series of attacks to target networks belonging to at least five major telecommunications companies located in Southeast Asian countries since 2017.
Bleeping Computer
JUNE 7, 2022
Several US federal agencies today revealed that Chinese-backed threat actors have targeted and compromised major telecommunications companies and network service providers to steal credentials and harvest data. [.].
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