Data Breaches Reach Alarming Highs in 2024: Key Insights for Business Owners Recent reports indicate a significant escalation in data breaches, with over 100 million accounts in North America alone compromised during the third quarter of 2024. This staggering figure constitutes approximately 25% of the total affected accounts in the…
Recent correspondence from U.S. senators has revealed critical information regarding the security audits conducted by American telecommunications companies in relation to vulnerabilities in the SS7 protocol—a significant concern in the realm of cybersecurity. According to the senators’ letter, major telecoms have engaged third-party cybersecurity firms to evaluate their systems, yet…
CISA Issues Guidance Following Salt Typhoon Cyber Attacks on Telecommunications The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released a series of recommendations aimed at bolstering defenses against cyber attacks linked to the Salt Typhoon threat group, which is believed to have infiltrated major global telecommunications providers earlier this year.…
T-Mobile has announced the termination of its relationship with a provider network deemed responsible for a recent security incident involving attempts to breach its systems. The company revealed that while there were efforts by threat actors to access sensitive information, no private data was compromised during these incidents. The recent…
T-Mobile Network Breach Raises Concerns About Cybersecurity Integrity T-Mobile has reported unusual activity on its network devices, which triggered an alert for a potential security breach. Bloomberg News recently highlighted that this breach might be part of a larger cyber-espionage effort, emphasizing significant concerns over the security of vital mobile…
T-Mobile Resists State-Sponsored Cyberattack, Warns of Broader Threats to U.S. Networks T-Mobile has publicly refuted claims that its security systems were breached by Chinese state-sponsored hackers, asserting that it has successfully blocked their attacks. However, the telecom company cautions that various communications networks across the United States may still be…
The recent uptick in malicious cyber activity has highlighted critical sectors at risk, particularly in the realm of Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyberwarfare and Nation-State Attacks, and Fraud Management & Cybercrime. National Security Officials Share Intelligence on a Cyberespionage Campaign Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • November 25, 2024 Chinese hackers are…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Finance & Banking Also: Insights Gleaned from ISMG’s Financial Services Summit and Perspectives on AI Implementation Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • November 22, 2024 Clockwise from top left: Anna Delaney, Tony Morbin, Tom Field, and Mathew Schwartz In the milestone 200th edition…
T-Mobile has reportedly contained a recent security breach, according to reports from credible sources. The company has faced scrutiny over a series of data breaches that have affected its customers in recent years, with allegations of as many as nine incidents occurring since 2019. This latest development raises eyebrows, as…
