Washington Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against T-Mobile Over 2021 Data Breach The state of Washington has taken significant legal action against T-Mobile, filing a lawsuit in response to a substantial data breach that occurred in 2021. This breach has raised serious concerns regarding the protection of consumer data and the…
The Wall Street Journal has reported that Charter Communications, Consolidated Communications, and Windstream have joined the expanding list of U.S. telecommunications companies targeted by Chinese state-sponsored hackers as part of the Salt Typhoon cyber campaign. This development underscores the continued vulnerability of critical infrastructure in the face of foreign espionage…
Washington Attorney General Sues T-Mobile Over Data Breach Affecting Over Two Million Residents The Washington State Attorney General has initiated legal action against T-Mobile, citing a significant data breach that has affected more than two million residents. This breach, which may expose sensitive user information, has raised considerable concerns regarding…
Surge in Cyber Attacks Highlight Vulnerabilities Across Industries in 2024 In 2024, a notable uptick in sophisticated cyber attacks has emerged, impacting crucial sectors such as healthcare, finance, telecommunications, and governmental services. Noteworthy incidents involve severe ransomware and supply chain attacks, revealing critical vulnerabilities that businesses and institutions must address…
Recent reports confirm that telecommunications giants AT&T and Verizon have been breached as part of a significant espionage operation attributed to Chinese hackers. Both companies reassured that the intruders have now been expelled from their networks, following extensive remediation efforts. The Chief Legal Officer of Verizon stated that there has…
In 2024, a notable increase in cyberattacks targeting U.S. critical infrastructure has been observed, particularly focusing on network devices and software-as-a-service (SaaS) systems. This surge reflects a concerning trend where threat actors exploit vulnerabilities to compromise essential services, thus heightening security risks for businesses and government entities alike. Among the…
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.…
