Tag: communications
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Frontier Communications: 750k people’s data stolen in April attack on systems
First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/06/07/frontier_communications_filing_cyberattack/
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Australia Optus 2022 Data Breach ‘Not Highly Sophisticated’
Hackers Exploited Coding Error, Says Australian Communications and Media Authority. Hackers behind the leak of 10 million records from Australia’s sec… First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/australia-optus-2022-data-breach-not-highly-sophisticated-a-25594
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CISA Releases 2024 SAFECOM Guidance: Boosting Emergency Communications Nationwide
CISA has released the new version of the SAFECOM Guidelines. This exclusive guideline talks about the Emergency Communications Grants in cooperation w… First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/cisa-safecom-guidelines/
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Frontier Communications data breach impacted over 750,000 individuals
Frontier Communications is notifying over 750,000 individuals that their personal information was stolen in a recent cyber attack. Last week, the Rans… First seen on securityaffairs.com Jump to article: securityaffairs.com/164315/data-breach/frontier-communications-data-breach.html
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Over 750K impacted by Frontier Communications hack
Tags: communicationsFirst seen on scmagazine.com Jump to article: www.scmagazine.com/brief/over-750k-impacted-by-frontier-communications-hack
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FCC Advances BGP Security Rules for Broadband Providers
Tags: communicationsRegulatory Body Approves Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Targeting BGP Hijacking. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission unanimously approved a noti… First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/fcc-advances-bgp-security-rules-for-broadband-providers-a-25476
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Frontier warns 750,000 of a data breach after extortion threats
Frontier Communications is warning 750,000 customers that their information was exposed in a data breach after an April cyberattack claimed by the Ran… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/frontier-warns-750-000-of-a-data-breach-after-extorted-by-ransomhub/
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750k Impacted by Frontier Communications Data Breach
Frontier Communications has started notifying over 750,000 individuals that their personal information was stolen in a recent data breach. The telecom… First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/750k-impacted-by-frontier-communications-data-breach/
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FCC Pushes Ahead with Internet Routing Security Requirements
The Federal Communications Commission is considering requiring broadband providers to improve the cybersecurity of the networks that route traffic aro… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/06/fcc-pushes-ahead-with-internet-routing-security-requirements/
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RansomHub gang claims the hack of the telecommunications giant Frontier Communications
The RansomHub ransomware group added the American telecommunications company Frontier Comunications to the list of victims on its Tor leak site. The R… First seen on securityaffairs.com Jump to article: securityaffairs.com/164126/data-breach/ransomhub-gang-hacked-frontier-communications.html
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RansomHub admits Frontier Communications attack
First seen on scmagazine.com Jump to article: www.scmagazine.com/brief/ransomhub-admits-frontier-communications-attack
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Cox Communications Patches Newly Discovered Critical API Bug
Security Researcher Says Flaw Came From 700 Exposed APIs Belonging to Cox. An independent security researcher discovered a critical flaw in the backen… First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/cox-communications-patches-newly-discovered-critical-api-bug-a-25409
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Cox fixed an API auth bypass exposing millions of modems to attacks
‹Cox Communications has fixed an authorization bypass vulnerability that enabled remote attackers to abuse exposed backend APIs to reset millions of m… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cox-fixed-an-api-auth-bypass-exposing-millions-of-modems-to-attacks/
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The Importance of Crypto Agility in Preventing Certificate-Related Outages
Digital certificates play a vital role in driving today’s powerful system of identity-based security, from securing online communications and transact… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/06/the-importance-of-crypto-agility-in-preventing-certificate-related-outages/
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In Other News: China’s Undersea Spying, Hotel Spyware, Iran’s Disruptive Attacks
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: Chinese repair ships might be spying on undersea communications, spyware found at hotel ch… First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/in-other-news-chinas-undersea-spying-hotel-spyware-irans-disruptive-attacks/
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Australian Telecom Watchdog Sues Optus Over 2022 Data Breach
Telecom Company Also Faces OAIC Investigation and Potentially Millions in Fines. The Australian Communications and Media Authority says it has filed p… First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/australian-telecom-watchdog-sues-optus-over-2022-data-breach-a-25321
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FCC Targets BGP Vulnerabilities with New Security Mandates
FCC to Vote on Proposed Security Regulations for Leading Broadband Providers. The Federal Communications Commission will vote in June on a series of p… First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/fcc-targets-bgp-vulnerabilities-new-security-mandates-a-25280
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The Role of Real-Time Incident Response in Mitigating Conversation Hijacking Attacks
Communications hijacking, also known as conversation hijacking, has emerged as a significant threat to organizations worldwide. This form of cyberatta… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/05/the-role-of-real-time-incident-response-in-mitigating-conversation-hijacking-attacks/
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EU plan to force messaging apps to scan for CSAM risks millions of false positives, experts warn
A controversial push by European Union lawmakers to legally require messaging platforms to scan citizens’ private communications for child sexual abus… First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/05/02/eu-csam-scanning-council-proposal-flaws/
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Report reveals Northern Ireland police put up to 18 journalists and lawyers under surveillance
Disclosures that the Police Service of Northern Ireland obtained phone communications data from journalists and lawyers leads to renewed calls for inq… First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366581556/Report-reveals-Northern-Ireland-Police-put-up-to-18-journalists-and-lawyers-under-surveillance
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Hackers Increasingly Abusing Microsoft Graph API for Stealthy Malware Communications
Threat actors have been increasingly weaponizing Microsoft Graph API for malicious purposes with the aim of evading detection.This is done to facilita… First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/05/hackers-increasingly-abusing-microsoft.html
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New Botnet Sending Millions of Weaponized Emails with LockBit Black Ransomware
The New Jersey Cybersecurity & Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC) has detected a formidable new cyber threat. Dubbed LockBit Black, this ran… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/botnet-sending-weaponized-emails/
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FCC reveals Royal Tiger, its first tagged robocall threat actor
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has named its first officially designated robocall threat actor ‘Royal Tiger,’ a move aiming to help inter… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fcc-reveals-royal-tiger-its-first-tagged-robocall-threat-actor/
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US fines telcos $200M for sharing customer location data without consent
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission said on Monday that it is fining the four U.S. major wireless carriers around $200 million in total for ill… First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/04/30/us-fines-telcos-200m-for-sharing-customer-location-data-without-consent/
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Finland authorities warn of Android malware campaign targeting bank users
Finland’s Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom) warned about an ongoing Android malware campaign targeting bank accounts. Traficom, Finland’s… First seen on securityaffairs.com Jump to article: securityaffairs.com/162768/malware/finland-android-malware-campaign-banks.html
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Beware of Phishing Attacks Targeting AmericanExpress Card Users
Cybercriminals target American Express cardholders through deceptive emails that mimic official communications from the financial services giant. The … First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/beware-of-phishing-attacks/
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ATT Spins Out Its Cybersecurity Business to Create LevelBlue
Wireless communications giant AT&T spun out its managed cybersecurity business to create a standalone company called LevelBlue that will enter the… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/05/att-spins-out-its-cybersecurity-business-to-create-levelblue/
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Hackers Exploit Microsoft Graph API For CC Communications
An emerging threat leverages Microsoft’s Graph API to facilitate command-and-control (C&C) communications through Microsoft cloud services. Recent… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/hackers-exploit-microsoft-graph-api/
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The FCC imposes $200 million in fines on four US carriers for unlawfully sharing user location data
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) fined the largest U.S. wireless carriers $200 million for sharing customers’ real-time location data witho… First seen on securityaffairs.com Jump to article: securityaffairs.com/162540/laws-and-regulations/fcc-fined-4-us-wireless-carriers.html
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FCC fines major wireless carriers over illegal location data sharing
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) fined the nation’s largest wireless carriers for illegally sharing access to customers’ location informati… First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/04/30/fcc-wireless-carriers-fines/