Tag: communications
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8+ US telcos compromised, FBI advises Americans to use encrypted communications
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in SecurityNewsFBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) officials have advised Americans to use encrypted call and messaging apps to protect their communications from … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/12/05/us-telcos-compromised-fbi-advises-use-of-encrypted-communications/
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European law enforcement breaks high-end encryption app used by suspects
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Tags: awareness, backdoor, ciso, communications, computing, crime, crimes, cryptography, data, defense, encryption, endpoint, exploit, flaw, group, hacker, infrastructure, international, jobs, law, malware, monitoring, service, technology, threat, tool, vulnerabilityA group of European law enforcement agencies were able to crack a high-level encryption app that a group of suspects created to avoid law enforcement monitoring, according to a statement issued Tuesday by Europol. Europol, understandably, did not provide any specifics about how they broke the app, but encryption experts said that the most likely method…
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CISA Issues Guidance to Telecom Sector on Salt Typhoon Threat
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in SecurityNewsIndividuals concerned about the privacy of their communications should consider using encrypted messaging apps and encrypted voice communications, CISA and FBI officials say. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/cisa-issue-guidance-telecoms-salt-typhoon-threat
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Security teams should act now to counter Chinese threat, says CISA
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Tags: 5G, access, apple, at&t, attack, authentication, china, cisa, cisco, communications, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, encryption, espionage, exploit, google, government, hacker, infrastructure, linux, microsoft, mitigation, mobile, monitoring, network, nist, password, risk, service, siem, technology, theft, threat, vpn, vulnerabilitySecurity teams and individuals across the US need to take immediate precautions to counter the surveillance threat posed by Chinese ‘Salt Typhoon’ hackers, who have burrowed deep into telecoms infrastructure, according to the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).CISA issued an official alert recommending defensive measures on December 3, as federal officials briefed journalists…
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Senators urge DOD watchdog to probe ‘failure to secure’ communications amid Salt Typhoon hacks
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Tags: communicationsFirst seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/senators-urge-dod-probe-salt-typhoon
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CISA, FBI urge Americans to use encrypted messaging apps to combat Chinese telco hackers
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in SecurityNewsU.S. government officials urged Americans to use encrypted messaging apps to avoid having their communications tapped by Chinese spies. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/12/04/fbi-recommends-encrypted-messaging-apps-combat-chinese-hackers/
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FBI recommends encrypted messaging apps to combat Chinese hackers
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in SecurityNewsU.S. government officials urged Americans to use encrypted messaging apps to avoid having their communications tapped by Chinese spies. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/12/04/fbi-recommends-encrypted-messaging-apps-combat-chinese-hackers/
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CISA, FBI Issue Guidance for Securing Communications Infrastructure
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in SecurityNewsThe caution comes after Chinese-state-affiliated breaches of American telecommunication networks. Organizations with Cisco infrastructure should take particular note. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/communications-breach-cisa-fbi-security-guidance/
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BlackBerry Highlights Rising Software Supply Chain Risks in Malaysia
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Tags: access, ai, attack, breach, ceo, ciso, communications, compliance, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, detection, espionage, finance, framework, government, infrastructure, intelligence, international, Internet, iot, malware, mobile, monitoring, phishing, ransomware, regulation, resilience, risk, skills, software, strategy, supply-chain, threat, tool, training, vulnerabilityIn 2024, BlackBerry unveiled new proprietary research, underscoring the vulnerability of software supply chains in Malaysia and around the world.According to the study, 79% of Malaysian organizations reported cyberattacks or vulnerabilities in their software supply chains during the past 12 months, slightly exceeding the global average of 76%. Alarmingly, 81% of respondents revealed they had…
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With Threats to Encryption Looming, Signal’s Meredith Whittaker Says ‘We’re Not Changing’
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in SecurityNewsAt WIRED’s The Big Interview event, the president of the Signal Foundation talked about secure communications as critical infrastructure and the need for a new funding paradigm for tech. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/big-interview-meredith-whittaker-signal-2024/
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ElizaRAT Exploits Google, Telegram, Slack Services For C2 Communications
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in SecurityNewsAPT36, a Pakistani cyber-espionage group, has recently upgraded its arsenal with ElizaRAT, a sophisticated Windows RAT that, initially detected in 2023, employs advanced evasion tactics and robust C2 capabilities to target Indian government agencies, diplomatic personnel, and military installations. The group leverages multiple platforms, including Windows, Linux, and Android, to broaden its attack surface as…
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Telcos required to block or flag scam texts under Labor crackdown
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in SecurityNewsNew register to prevent fraudsters from using trusted business names to dupe Australians<ul><li>Get our <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl”>breaking news email, <a href=”https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3″>free app or <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl”>daily news podcast</li></ul>Telcos will be required to block scam texts or warn recipients they come from unregistered senders, under new rules to be introduced by the Albanese government.The communications minister, Michelle Rowland,…
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New register to prevent SMS scammers from using trusted business names to dupe Australians
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in SecurityNewsTelcos will be required to either block scam texts or warn recipients they come from unregistered senders in Labor crackdown<ul><li>Get our <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl”>breaking news email, <a href=”https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3″>free app or <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl”>daily news podcast</li></ul>Telcos will be required to block scam texts or warn recipients they come from unregistered senders, under new rules to be introduced by…
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Fahmi Fadzil Proposes Major Updates to Malaysia’s Cyber Laws
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in SecurityNewsMalaysian minister Fahmi Fadzil has tabled two crucial pieces of legislation aimed at addressing the rising threats of online harassment and cybercrimes. These proposed changes, part of the Communications and Multimedia (Amendments) Bill 2024 and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) (Amendment) Bill 2024, were introduced in the Dewan Rakyat for their first reading.…
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Working in critical infrastructure? Boost your effectiveness with these cybersecurity certifications
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Tags: attack, automation, awareness, china, cisa, communications, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, finance, germany, governance, government, healthcare, HIPAA, incident response, infrastructure, international, jobs, network, PCI, privacy, ransomware, resilience, risk, risk-management, russia, sans, service, skills, soc, supply-chain, technology, training, ukraine, update, warfareHybrid warfare between nation-states is imperilling critical infrastructure around the world, both physically and electronically. Since the start of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, hybrid cyber/physical attacks on satellite and communications, energy, transportation, water, and other critical sectors have spread across Europe and beyond.Chinese perpetrators are actively infiltrating telecommunications networks in the US and abroad, according to…
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New Backdoor Used By Iranian State-Sponsored Group
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in SecurityNewsThe backdoor is being used for intelligence gathering campaigns against U.S. organizations in the government, communications equipment, oil and gas an… First seen on duo.com Jump to article: duo.com/decipher/new-backdoor-used-by-iranian-state-sponsored-group
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RF Fortune Telling: Frequency Hopping Predictability
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in SecurityNewsIn the world of wireless communications, security vulnerabilities in implemented protocols canremain hidden behind layers of complexity. What appears secure due to the intricate nature ofRF communications may harbor fundamental weaknesses. Let’s dive into a fascinating casethat reveals how a seemingly minor cryptographic weakness in frequency hopping algorithmscan compromise an entire wireless communication stream. Understanding……
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17 hottest IT security certs for higher pay today
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Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, blockchain, business, ceo, cisa, ciso, cloud, communications, conference, container, control, credentials, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, encryption, exploit, finance, fortinet, google, governance, group, guide, hacker, incident response, infosec, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, jobs, monitoring, network, penetration-testing, privacy, reverse-engineering, risk, risk-management, skills, software, technology, threat, tool, training, windowsWith the New Year on the horizon, many IT professionals may be looking to improve their careers in 2025 but need direction on the best way. The latest data from Foote Partners may provide helpful signposts.Analyzing more than 638 certifications as part of its 3Q 2024 “IT Skills Demand and Pay Trends Report,” Foote Partners…
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FBI pierces ‘anonymity’ of cryptocurrency, secret domain registrars in Scattered Spider probe
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in SecurityNewsThe US Justice Department on Wednesday announced the arrest of five suspected members of the notorious Scattered Spider phishing crew, but the most interesting part of the case was a US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) document detailing how easily the feds were able to track the phishers’ movements and activities. In recent years, services that push…
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Finastra investigates breach potentially affecting top global banks
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Tags: attack, banking, breach, communications, corporate, credentials, cybersecurity, dark-web, data, finance, fintech, ibm, malware, network, ransomware, service, software, threatPopular financial software and services provider, Finastra, whose clientele includes 45 of the world’s top 50 banks, is reportedly warning these institutes of a potential breach affecting one of its internally hosted file transfer platforms.In an Incident Disclosure letter sent to its customer firms, first obtained and reported by cybersecurity journalist Brian Krebs, Finastra said…
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25th November Threat Intelligence Report
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in SecurityNewsThe Library of Congress, part of the US Capitol complex and home to the world’s largest media collection, was hacked by a foreign adversary, exposing email communications between Library staff and congressional […] First seen on research.checkpoint.com Jump to article: research.checkpoint.com/2024/25th-november-threat-intelligence-report/
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Ukrainian cyberwar experience becomes blueprint for TRYZUB cyber training service
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in SecurityNewsThe Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA), part of the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection (SSSCIP), has joined forces with the … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/21/ukrainian-cyberwar-tryzub-cyber-training-service/
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Criminals ‘Ghost Tap’ NFC for Payment Cash-Out Attacks
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in SecurityNewsTactic Uses Stolen Cards Added to Apple Pay and Google Pay Digital Wallets. Criminals have been caught tapping a new type of relay attack to cash-out stolen payment cards added to legitimate digital wallets. These criminals use money mules who carry an Android device able to capture and relay NFC communications used by ATMs to…
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Volt Typhoon Attacking U.S. Critical Infra To Maintain Persistent Access
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Tags: access, china, communications, cyber, exploit, infrastructure, network, technology, threat, vulnerabilityVolt Typhoon, a Chinese state-sponsored threat actor, targets critical infrastructure sectors like communications, energy, transportation, and water systems by pre-positions itself in target networks, often exploiting vulnerabilities in operational technology (OT) environments. Known for persistence and patient operations, Volt Typhoon has been tracked under various aliases, including BRONZE SILHOUETTE, Voltzite, Insidious Taurus, DEV-0391, UNC3236, and…
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Salt Typhoon Hits T-Mobile as Part of Telecom Attack Spree
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in SecurityNewsThe company says no sensitive data was stolen, but federal agencies claim otherwise. CISA and FBI sources said attackers accessed all records of specific customers and the private communications of targeted individuals. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/salt-typhoon-tmobile-telecom-attack-spree
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Fraud Awareness Week: How to Effectively Protect Your Data and Combat Fraudsters
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Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, awareness, business, cloud, communications, compliance, control, credentials, crime, data, defense, detection, encryption, exploit, finance, fraud, Hardware, iam, international, mfa, mobile, office, PCI, privacy, regulation, risk, service, software, strategy, technology, threat, vulnerabilityFraud Awareness Week: How to Effectively Protect Your Data and Combat Fraudsters madhav Tue, 11/19/2024 – 05:28 International Fraud Awareness Week (November 17-23) is a critical time to consider the significant risks that fraud poses to individuals and organizations. Thanks to AI, fraud attempts and successful attacks are alarmingly common and more advanced, with many…
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Chinese Hackers Exploit T-Mobile and Other U.S. Telecoms in Broader Espionage Campaign
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in SecurityNewsU.S. telecoms giant T-Mobile has confirmed that it was also among the companies that were targeted by Chinese threat actors to gain access to valuable information.The adversaries, tracked as Salt Typhoon, breached the company as part of a “monthslong campaign” designed to harvest cellphone communications of “high-value intelligence targets.” It’s not clear what information was…
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Foreign adversary hacked email communications of the Library of Congress says
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in SecurityNewsThe Library of Congress discloses the compromise of some of its IT systems, an alleged foreign threat actor hacked their emails. The Library of Congress informed lawmakers about a security breach, an alleged foreign adversary compromised some of their IT systems and gained access to email communications between congressional offices and some library staff, including…
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T-Mobile confirms it was hacked in recent wave of telecom breaches
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in SecurityNewsT-Mobile confirms it was hacked in the wave of recently reported telecom breaches conducted by Chinese threat actors to gain access to private communications, call records, and law enforcement information requests. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/t-mobile-confirms-it-was-hacked-in-recent-wave-of-telecom-breaches/