Fraud and Security
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Malware rarely targets graphics processing units (GPUs), but analysts at cybersecurity firm Zscaler have uncovered a new strain that does exactly that — executing parts of its code on the GPU to help evade detection. -
European cloud providers have called for a “Trump-proof” digital infrastructure, calling on the continent to prioritise independence from non-European governmental influence amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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Weaver Ant, a threat group with links to China, infiltrated telecom providers in Asia for several years without detection, according to new research by cybersecurity firm Sygnia.
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Colt Technology Services has successfully completed a trial of quantum-secured encryption across its fibre optical network.
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Elon Musk’s Starlink has reportedly been installed at the White House, raising questions about security and necessity.
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Nokia has continued its shift toward digital infrastructure by securing projects with European hosting provider Hetzner and cloud infrastructure provider Worldstream.
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UK lawmakers have launched an inquiry into subsea cable vulnerabilities, examining the country’s resilience in the event of potential disruption to internet infrastructure.
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Singtel has partnered with Singaporean defence and security agencies to deploy network slicing technologies to bolster the country’s national security.
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Telefónica is the latest global operator to be targeted by bad actors after hackers breached its internal ticketing system.
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Numbering intelligence solutions provider XConnect has partnered with the GSMA to take on International Revenue Share Fraud (IRSF).
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has tightened rules for requirements for its Robocall Mitigation Database, placing more accountability on providers to ensure they remain vigilant in dealing with spam calls.
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The Biden administration has begun rolling out a new label for internet-connected devices to help users identify hardware that meets cybersecurity standards.
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OFCOM, the Swiss federal agency responsible for telecoms and broadcasting, has launched new specialised units to strengthen the security of telecom networks and wireless devices.
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Sparkle has partnered with shipbuilding giant Fincantieri to develop advanced solutions for detecting and monitoring subsea cables.
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A US Senator has introduced a draft bill in response to Chinese-linked hacks on US telcos that would force the Federal Communications Commission to introduce cybersecurity rules for telcos.
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The US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has further tightened export rules for advanced semiconductor shipments to China.
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T-Mobile’s cybersecurity chief has come out in support of the company’s security measures after it was targeted by Chinese-linked hackers, saying its defences “worked as designed.”
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A former US telecom and IT worker was sentenced to four years in prison for passing on information about Chinese dissidents to the Chinese government.
