Is China Deliberately Cutting Taiwan’s Internet Cables?
The 14,000 inhabitants of the Matsu Islands may need to wait two months for repairs to submarine cables that were severed in early February.
Lawmakers Plan to Reveal Chinese Influence on US Telecoms
The FACT Act would make the public aware of any US comms provider that has a hostile government as a stakeholder.
Will the US Government Finally Turn Against NSA Warrantless Comms Surveillance?
Some of the supposed victories of General Paul Nakasone, boss of the NSA, may now damage his credibility with Republicans.
Ukraine Police Raid Simbox Farms Spreading Russian Propaganda via 1.5 Million Fake Internet Accounts
About 300 GSM gateways and more than 100,000 SIM cards were seized in the operation.
Zeus OTP Malware Trail Leads to Russian Cyberwarfare
The ‘JabberZeus’ cybercrime group were behind a wave of frauds that relied upon intercepting one time passwords sent by SMS.
US Bans All New Huawei and ZTE Network Equipment
For the first time in its history, the FCC is preemptively banning new tech because its suppliers are considered a threat to national security.
US Imposes $600K Penalty on UK Telco over Russian Ownership
The FCC drew special attention to the 22.8% of Truphone shares owned by sanctioned oligarch Roman Abramovich.
The Rise of Rogue Russian Operators in Ukraine
Are new Russian operators being established so quickly in occupied territory because the military relies on civilian networks, or could there be a darker purpose?
Why Global Telecoms Governance Is Hardly Ever Global
The story of an American becoming the first woman to lead the ITU in its 157-year history contrasts with another story about diversity only being welcome when it suits the goals of powerful nations.
US Military Caught Using Fake Social Media Accounts to Influence Foreign Opinion
Commanders responsible for psychological operations have been ordered to report to the government on how they use social media.