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US National Security Officials Update Telecom Executives

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…

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T-Mobile Targeted in Significant Cyber Attack by Chinese Hackers on Telecom Sector

T-Mobile has become the target of a significant cybersecurity breach, linked to an expansive cyber-espionage operation conducted by the state-sponsored hacking group known as Salt Typhoon, based in China. This incident is part of a broader assault that has affected several major telecommunications providers in the United States, including AT&T,…

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How Data Breaches Undermine Trust and Steps Companies Can Take to Mitigate Impact

Data breaches pose significant risks to organizations, with the financial repercussions being only one aspect of the problem. An alarming statistic from the 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report indicates that the average expense associated with a ransomware attack averages around $47,000, with some incidents costing companies millions. Furthermore, business email…

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Chinese Salt Typhoon Targets T-Mobile in US Telecom Breach Wave

T-Mobile Breached Again: Cybersecurity Risks Amplified by Salt Typhoon Attack In a concerning development for the telecommunications sector, T-Mobile has been targeted by a cyberespionage campaign orchestrated by the Chinese state-sponsored hacking group known as Salt Typhoon. This breach underscores significant vulnerabilities within telecom infrastructure and highlights the ongoing struggle…

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T-Mobile Network Allegedly Compromised by Chinese Hackers

T-Mobile has reportedly fallen victim to a significant cyberespionage attack targeting telecommunications firms across the United States and internationally. The breach is attributed to hackers affiliated with a Chinese intelligence agency, who infiltrated T-Mobile’s network as part of a prolonged effort aimed at surveilling cellular communications of key intelligence figures,…

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How Advances in Cloud Security Enhance Resilience for the Future

Cloud Data Security & Resilience, Cloud Security, Security Operations Integrating Zero Trust and AI in Cloud Security Strategies Ashish Khanna • November 17, 2024 Image: Shutterstock As the landscape of cyber threats continues to evolve, leveraging zero trust security models and artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming crucial for businesses to…

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70% of Data Breaches Result from Human Error: Expert-Recommended Protection Strategies

In 2024, human errors accounted for nearly 68% of reported data breaches, highlighting a critical vulnerability in cybersecurity defenses. This alarming statistic was detailed in the Verizon 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report, recently referenced in a specialized article on Eset’s Romanian blog. Most breaches stemmed from phishing and pretexting schemes,…

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T-Mobile Data Breach Connected to Chinese State-Sponsored Attackers

T-Mobile Hacked by State-Sponsored Group Tied to Chinese Cyber-Espionage Campaign In a significant cybersecurity breach, T-Mobile has disclosed an intrusion tied to a widespread cyber-espionage operation orchestrated by the Chinese state-sponsored hacking group known as Salt Typhoon. This incident is part of a growing trend of attacks targeting major telecommunications…

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