Telecom firms hit with novel backdoors disguised as security software
Researchers have unearthed new backdoors leveraged to maintain long-term access in the networks of telecom firms in the Middle East. HTTPSnoop and PipeSnoop – as the two …
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Balancing telecom security, law enforcement, and customer trust
In this Help Net Security interview, Mark O’Neill, CTO at BlackDice Cyber, talks about collaboration, transparent policies, and a security-first mindset. As 5G and IoT emerge, …
Unraveling the multifaceted threats facing telecom companies
In today’s interconnected world, telecom companies serve as gateways, connecting individuals, businesses, and governments. However, this role also makes them prime …
$39.5 billion lost to phone scams in last year
Truecaller announced a research conducted in partnership with The Harris Poll in March of 2022, and the findings detail trends/insights on the impact of spam and phone scams …
Leveraging mobile networks to threaten national security
In this interview with Help Net Security, Rowland Corr, Director of National Security Intelligence at AdaptiveMobile Security, explains how mobile networks can be leveraged as …
Key drivers for the shift to public DNS resolvers
The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) analyses the security pros and cons of using public DNS resolvers. A core part of the internet is the Domain Name System …
Using mobile networks for cyber attacks as part of a warfare strategy
AdaptiveMobile Security published a research which highlights how vulnerabilities in mobile network infrastructure could be weaponized in offensive military operations. …
LTE IoT market to grow steadily by 2026
LTE IoT market is expected to register a healthy CAGR of over 28% during the forecast period (2021 – 2026), accordig to ResearchAndMarkets. The growth of connected …
How to thwart SIM swapping attacks?
SIM swapping attacks have been reported in the media since 2017. Such attacks usually target banking transactions but not only. These attacks are also perpetrated against the …
5G trends accelerating, all major regions pursuing 5G Core testing and deployments
5G trends are continuing to accelerate, with 5G SA Core evaluation, testing and launch activities growing significantly across all geographic regions, according to Spirent. In …
Private network deployments are slow, the window of opportunity for enterprise 5G is closing
There are more than 290 fully publicly disclosed private network deployments worldwide, according to a research published by ABI Research. In China, the industry assumes there …
Electronic security market to reach $80 billion by 2027
The electronic security market size is anticipated to record a valuation of $80 billion by 2027, according to a study by Global Market Insights. The global market is poised to …