Tag: communications
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Russia blocks Viber in latest attempt to censor communications
Russian telecommunications watchdog Roskomnadzor has blocked the Viber encrypted messaging app, used by hundreds of millions worldwide, for violating the country’s legislation. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russia-blocks-viber-in-latest-attempt-to-censor-communications/
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Thales and Imperva Win Big in 2024
Tags: access, api, application-security, attack, authentication, banking, business, ciso, cloud, communications, compliance, conference, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, ddos, defense, encryption, firewall, gartner, group, guide, iam, identity, infosec, insurance, intelligence, malicious, mfa, microsoft, monitoring, privacy, risk, saas, service, software, strategy, threat, usaThales and Imperva Win Big in 2024 madhav Fri, 12/13/2024 – 09:36 At Thales and Imperva, we are driven by our commitment to make the world safer, and nothing brings us more satisfaction than protecting our customers from daily cybersecurity threats. But that doesn’t mean we don’t appreciate winning the occasional award. In the year…
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CISA Enhances Public Safety Communications with New Resources in Cyber Resiliency Toolkit
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has updated its Public Safety Communications and Cyber Resiliency Toolkit with the release of seven new resources aimed at improving the security and resilience of communication systems used by public safety agencies nationwide. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/cisa-cyber-resiliency-toolkit-update/
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New Malware Framework Targets Cleo File Systems
Possible Long-Term Attack by Unknown Hackers Thwarted. Hackers exploiting flaws in Cleo Communications software instances had intimate knowledge of their internals and deployed a previously unknown family of malware, security researchers from Huntress said Thursday. Cleo published a patch Wednesday evening. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/new-malware-framework-targets-cleo-file-systems-a-27045
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Efforts to Secure US Telcos Beset by Salt Typhoon Might Fall Flat
Tags: communicationsThe rules necessary to secure US communications have already been in place for 30 years, argues Sen. Wyden, the FCC just hasn’t enforced them. It’s unclear if they will help. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/efforts-secure-us-telcos-salt-typhoon
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Hackers Exploiting Cleo Software Zero-Day
Attackers Target Managed File Transfer Software Vulnerabilities. File transfer software made by Cleo Communications is under active attack and a patch meant to stymie hackers doesn’t fix the flaw, say security researchers from Huntress. Hackers exploit an arbitrary file-write vulnerability along with a feature that automatically executes files. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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CISA and FCC Issue Urgent Call for Cyber Hardening for Communications Infrastructure
CISA has released new cybersecurity guidelines for communications infrastructure. The guidance comes in the wake of a series of disclosures that massive Telecommunications Carriers have been compromised by Salt Typhoon and other China-sponsored adversaries. At the same time, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a Declaratory Ruling to require telecommunications carriers to protect……
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Why did China hack the world’s phone networks?
Tags: access, breach, china, communications, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, government, group, hacker, Internet, microsoft, network, phone, service, technologySalt Typhoon breached dozens of telecoms around the world<ul><li><a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/info/2022/sep/20/sign-up-for-the-techscape-newsletter-our-free-technology-email”>Don’t get TechScape delivered to your inbox? Sign up here</li></ul>Chinese hackers <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/dec/04/chinese-hackers-american-cell-phones”>have breached dozens of telecommunications companies around the world. The breach, christened Salt Typhoon by Microsoft cybersecurity researchers, has afforded the cybercriminals unprecedented access not only to information on who has been texting or…
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IT-Trends 2025 Video-Statements von Experten der Netzpalaver-Community
Alle Märkte der ITK-Branche sind im Umbruch. Grund: die künstliche Intelligenz. Optimierungen, Effizienz, Automatisierung, Einsparungen, Customer-Experience, Fachkräftemangel etc. LLMs, KI-Agenten und Embedded-Systeme revolutionieren die Datacenter, die Cybersicherheit, Unified-Communications, die Programmierung und sämtliche Aspekte der IT-Infrastruktur. Das Jahr 2025 steht vor etlichen Herausforderungen in Bezug auf die künstliche Intelligenz und vielen weiteren Trends. Welche das sind,…
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Ransomware Hackers Exploiting Cleo Software Zero-Day
Tags: attack, communications, exploit, flaw, hacker, ransomware, software, update, vulnerability, zero-dayAttackers Target Managed File Transfer Software Vulnerabilities. File transfer software made by Cleo Communications is under active attack and a patch meant to stymie hackers doesn’t fix the flaw, say security researchers from Huntress. Hackers exploit an arbitrary file-write vulnerability along with a feature that automatically executes files. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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US Senator announces new bill to secure telecom companies in wake of Chinese hacks
U.S. Democratic Senator Ron Wyden announced a new draft bill with the goal of securing American telephone networks and Americans’ communications in response to the massive hack of telecom providers allegedly done by Chinese government hackers. In a press release on Tuesday, Wyden announced the Secure American Communications Act. The bill would order the Federal…
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Decoding SMS Pumping Fraud: Protecting Your Communications
In the digital-first world, SMS messaging remains a common security mechanism for second factor and other verification communication. Whether verifying accounts through one-time passwords (OTPs), notifying customers about transactions, or sharing promotions, organizations across industries often rely on SMS as a reliable channel. Yet, this trust has been exploited by cybercriminals through SMS pumping fraud,……
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FCC Takes Action to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Response to Salt Typhoon Cyberattack
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is taking decisive action to bolster the cybersecurity of U.S. telecommunications networks in the wake of the Salt Typhoon cyberattack, a sophisticated intrusion attributed to... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/fcc-takes-action-to-strengthen-cybersecurity-in-response-to-salt-typhoon-cyberattack/
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Attackers Can Use QR Codes to Bypass Browser Isolation
Researchers demonstrate a proof-of-concept cyberattack vector that gets around remote, on-premises, and local versions of browser isolation security technology to send malicious communications from an attacker-controlled server. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/attackers-qr-codes-bypass-browser-isolation
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Seven Bolt-Ons to Make Your Entra ID More Secure for Critical Sessions
Identity security is all the rage right now, and rightfully so. Securing identities that access an organization’s resources is a sound security model.But IDs have their limits, and there are many use cases when a business should add other layers of security to a strong identity. And this is what we at SSH Communications Security…
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Resecurity introduces AI-powered GSOC at NATO Edge 2024
Resecurity, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, unveiled its advanced Government Security Operations Center (GSOC) during NATO Edge 2024, the NATO Communications and … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/12/06/resecurity-gsoc/
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8 US telcos compromised, FBI advises Americans to use encrypted communications
FBI 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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What is PHI? (Protected Health Information)
Protected Health Information (PHI) is a critical aspect of healthcare, encompassing any data that can identify an individual and is used in the context of medical care. Examples of PHI include personal identifiers (name, address, Social Security number), medical records, health insurance information, and even communications containing health details. The post What is PHI? (Protected…
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8+ US telcos compromised, FBI advises Americans to use encrypted communications
FBI 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
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
Individuals 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
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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CISA, FBI urge Americans to use encrypted messaging apps to combat Chinese telco hackers
U.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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Senators urge DOD watchdog to probe ‘failure to secure’ communications amid Salt Typhoon hacks
Tags: communicationsFirst seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/senators-urge-dod-probe-salt-typhoon
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FBI recommends encrypted messaging apps to combat Chinese hackers
U.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
The 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
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’
At 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/