Tag: communications
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Cloudflare ‘actively adjusting’ quantum priorities in wake of Google warning
Tags: android, attack, awareness, browser, chrome, ciso, communications, compliance, computer, computing, crypto, cryptography, cybersecurity, data, encryption, google, government, group, Hardware, infrastructure, Internet, ml, mobile, regulation, risk, service, strategy, technology, threat, vulnerabilityNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has set a 2030 deadline for depreciating legacy encryption algorithms ahead of their planned retirement in 2035.Late last month Google brought forward its own post-quantum cryptography (PQC) deadline a year to 2029 because advances in quantum computers mean that legacy encryption and digital signature systems are at greater…
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Authentication is broken: Here’s how security leaders can actually fix it
Tags: access, attack, authentication, backup, business, communications, control, credentials, cryptography, data, exploit, fido, firmware, Hardware, healthcare, identity, login, mfa, microsoft, okta, passkey, privacy, resilience, risk, soc, technology, update, windowsSector snapshots: Where it breaks (and why that matters): Healthcare. Clinicians need tap and go speed with zero tolerance for downtime. One large hospital attempted to pair advanced HID SEOS credentials, which use privacy-preserving randomized IDs, with a clinical SSO platform that expects static IDs for user recognition. This architectural mismatch forced a choice between…
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Cyberattack Disrupts Massachusetts Emergency Dispatch, 911 Services Remain Active
A Massachusetts emergency cyberattack has temporarily disrupted the operations of the Patriot Regional Emergency Communications Center, affecting several small towns in northern Massachusetts. The breach, which began on Tuesday, has compromised town and public safety computer systems, though 9-1-1 emergency phone lines remain operational. Non-emergency and business phone lines, however, are currently out of service. First seen on thecyberexpress.com…
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US military contractor open sources tool for validating hidden communications networks
Maude-HCS from RTX (formerly Raytheon) helps model and validate hidden communication systems First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/04/02/maude_hcs_rtx_raytheon_hcn/
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5 critical steps to achieve business resilience in cybersecurity
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, automation, backup, breach, business, communications, control, credentials, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, endpoint, identity, malicious, mfa, msp, password, ransomware, resilience, soc, threat, tool, updateLooking for end-to-end coverage of your environment? Check out N-able Unified Security Solutions. 2. Transition from manual to automated response : SOC teams can’t keep up with the flood of alerts”, N-able handled 2 alerts per minute on average in 2025. That’s why automation and Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) saw a 500% YoY surge”, almost one in four responses are now…
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Massachusetts emergency communications system impacted by cyberattack
An emergency communications system used across a handful of small towns in northern Massachusetts was impacted by a cyberattack. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/massachusetts-emergency-alert-cyberattack
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Pro-Iran Handala group breached Israeli defence contractor PSK Wind Technologies
Iran-linked hackers claim to have breached Israeli air defence contractor PSK Wind, which develops command and control systems. Pro-Iran Handala group announced on April 2 that it breached PSK Wind Technologies, an Israeli engineering and IT firm specializing in integrated systems for defense and critical communications, including command and control solutions. Handala appears as a…
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How certain can you be about Agentic AI’s security capabilities?
What Are Non-Human Identities in Cybersecurity? Have you ever considered how well your organization manages machine identities? Non-Human Identities (NHIs) serve as the backbone of cybersecurity, safeguarding machine-to-machine communications across various industries. But with their intricate nature, managing these identities and the secrets associated with them”, like encrypted passwords and tokens”, is as crucial as…
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ICE says it bought Paragon’s spyware to use in drug trafficking cases
The acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement told lawmakers that the use of Paragon spyware is necessary to counter terrorists’ “thriving exploitation of encrypted communications platforms.” First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/04/02/ice-says-it-bought-paragons-spyware-to-use-in-drug-trafficking-cases/
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Latest Xloader Obfuscation Methods and Network Protocol
Tags: api, automation, breach, cloud, communications, credentials, data, detection, email, encryption, framework, google, Internet, malicious, malware, microsoft, network, password, powershell, software, threat, tool, update, windowsIntroduction Xloader is an information stealing malware family that evolved from Formbook and targets web browsers, email clients, and File Transfer Protocol (FTP) applications. Additionally, Xloader may execute arbitrary commands and download second-stage payloads on an infected system. The author of Xloader continues to update the codebase, with the most recent observed version being 8.7. Since…
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ShinyHunters claims the hack of the European Commission
The European Commission has allegedly been breached by ShinyHunters, with reported data dumps including content from mail servers. The European Commission has allegedly been breached by ShinyHunters, with reported data dumps including content from mail servers and internal communications systems. The cybercrime group added the Commission to its Tor data leak site, claiming the theft…
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Is the FCC’s Router Ban the Wrong Fix?
The agency put foreign-made consumer routers on its list of prohibited communications devices, but the ban could create more problems down the road. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/fcc-router-ban-wrong-fix
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Xiaomi Phishing Attempt Red Flags You Can’t Afford to Ignore
The blog describes a phishing campaign targeting Xiaomi users, where attackers send realistic emails posing as official communications to trick recipients into clicking malicious links and entering credentials on a fake login page. It highlights how these attacks use convincing branding, urgency, and polished design, often enhanced by AI, to exploit user trust rather than…
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Xiaomi Phishing Attempt Red Flags You Can’t Afford to Ignore
The blog describes a phishing campaign targeting Xiaomi users, where attackers send realistic emails posing as official communications to trick recipients into clicking malicious links and entering credentials on a fake login page. It highlights how these attacks use convincing branding, urgency, and polished design, often enhanced by AI, to exploit user trust rather than…
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Xiaomi Phishing Attempt Red Flags You Can’t Afford to Ignore
The blog describes a phishing campaign targeting Xiaomi users, where attackers send realistic emails posing as official communications to trick recipients into clicking malicious links and entering credentials on a fake login page. It highlights how these attacks use convincing branding, urgency, and polished design, often enhanced by AI, to exploit user trust rather than…
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FCC Bans Foreign-Made Routers Over National Security Concerns
The US Federal Communications Commission has placed all “consumer-grade” internet routers produced outside the US on its “covered list” First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/us-fcc-bans-foreign-made-routers/
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US targets foreign-made routers as security concerns rise, but experts warn risks go further
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has expanded its “Covered List” to include certain foreign-made consumer routers, a move that will block new models from receiving equipment authorisation and prevent them from being imported or sold in the United States. The decision reflects growing concern around supply chain security and the potential for foreign state…
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FCC Bans New Foreign-Made Routers Over Supply Chain and Cyber Risk Concerns
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said on Monday that it was banning the import of new, foreign-made consumer routers, citing “unacceptable” risks to cyber and national security.The action was designed to safeguard Americans and the underlying communications networks the country relies on, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said in a post on X. The development…
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FCC Blocks New Foreign Consumer Router Models Citing Serious Security Risks
On March 23, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officially updated its Covered List to ban all new consumer-grade routers produced in foreign countries from receiving equipment authorisation. This regulatory action, driven by a White House-convened Executive Branch interagency determination, aims to mitigate severe cybersecurity risks and supply chain vulnerabilities threatening U.S. critical infrastructure. The…
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FCC bans new routers made outside the USA over security risks
The Federal Communications Commission has updated its Covered List to include all consumer routers made in foreign countries, banning the sale of new models in the U.S. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fcc-bans-new-routers-made-outside-the-usa-over-security-risks/
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FCC bans new routers made outside the USA over security risks
The Federal Communications Commission has updated its Covered List to include all consumer routers made in foreign countries, banning the sale of new models in the U.S. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fcc-bans-new-routers-made-outside-the-usa-over-security-risks/
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FCC bans foreign-made routers from US market over ‘unacceptable risk’
The Federal Communications Commission has banned all consumer routers produced outside of the U.S. from being imported unless their manufacturers obtain an exemption due to what the agency called an “unacceptable risk” to national security. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/fcc-routers-banned-security-china
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US government bans imported routers, raising tough questions
The US communications regulator has enacted a ban on all router hardware made outside America citing security concerns, but experts say the move may risk creating more issues than it solves First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366640628/US-government-bans-imported-routers-raising-tough-questions
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Uncle Sam closes the door on all new foreign-made routers
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has imposed a ban on all new routers manufactured overseas being imported into and sold within the United States. First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/24/united-states-foreign-routers-ban/
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Roundcube Releases Urgent Security Update to Fix Critical Bugs
Roundcube Webmail, a widely deployed open-source webmail interface, has released an urgent security update to address multiple critical vulnerabilities. The new stable release, version 1.6.14, patches eight distinct security flaws reported by independent security researchers. Because webmail servers process highly sensitive corporate and personal communications, they remain a top target for threat actors. System administrators…
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Microsoft Introduces Teams Upgrades to Improve Windows App Performance on ioS and Android
Microsoft has officially announced the general availability of new Microsoft Teams optimizations designed specifically for the Windows App on both iOS and Android operating systems. This important update introduces the WebRTC Redirector Service to mobile enterprise users. By rolling out this capability, Microsoft aims to significantly enhance the performance of audio and video communications for…
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The True Cost of Cyber Downtime: A UK Board-Level Briefing
Tags: attack, backup, business, cloud, communications, compliance, control, cyber, cyberattack, data, finance, GDPR, governance, healthcare, infrastructure, insurance, monitoring, resilience, saas, service, supply-chain, technologyWritten by Sean Tilley, Senior Sales Director EMEA at 11:11 Systems Cyber downtime carries measurable financial consequences, and those consequences are becoming clearer with each major incident. Research from 11:11 Systems shows that 78% of European organisations report losses of up to $500,000 per hour following a cyber-related outage, while 6% face costs exceeding £1 million per…
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Russia establishes Vienna as key western spy hub targeting NATO
Russia uses Vienna as its largest Western spy hub, monitoring NATO and other sensitive communications via diplomatic sites and satellite dishes. Western intelligence reports that Russia has transformed Vienna into its largest Western spy hub, steadily expanding surveillance over the past two years. Using diplomatic compounds and rooftop satellite clusters, Russia monitors sensitive communications across…
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Technical Analysis of SnappyClient
Tags: access, antivirus, api, attack, browser, chrome, cloud, communications, computer, control, credentials, crypto, data, defense, detection, encryption, endpoint, finance, framework, github, infection, injection, jobs, login, malicious, malware, network, password, software, startup, theft, threat, update, windowsIntroductionIn December 2025, Zscaler ThreatLabz identified a new command-and-control (C2) framework implant that we track as SnappyClient, which was delivered using HijackLoader. SnappyClient has an extended list of capabilities including taking screenshots, keylogging, a remote terminal, and data theft from browsers, extensions, and other applications. In this blog post, ThreatLabz provides a technical analysis of SnappyClient, including…
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Cybersecurity and privacy priorities for 2026: The legal risk map
Tags: attack, authentication, awareness, best-practice, breach, communications, country, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, finance, fraud, governance, government, incident, incident response, infrastructure, law, mfa, monitoring, privacy, ransomware, regulation, risk, risk-management, service, strategy, supply-chain, threat, usaContinued federal interest in cybersecurity and privacy, especially in connection with national security concerns: The evident connection between cybersecurity and privacy and national security have led to a number of federal initiatives in recent years. Most recently in March 2026, the White House announced the current administration’s Cyber Strategy for America, renewing a commitment to…