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Cold War 2

Russian Submarine Cable Spy Ship Loitering Off Ireland

The Russian military operates ships equipped with submersibles and remotely operated drones that pose a threat to transatlantic communications.

Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Ban Purchase of Huawei Equipment by US Networks

Republican Marco Rubio and Democrat Ed Markey want to stop the purchase of tech supplied by firms deemed a national security risk.

Should Undersea Cables Be Defended as Military Targets?

A ship with sensors and drones designed to protect undersea cables will be built for Britain's Royal Navy.

Huawei and Other Chinese Suppliers Deemed Unacceptable Risk by US Comms Regulator

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) also wants to revoke access for three carriers 'controlled by communist China'.

China’s Threats Cannot Save Huawei from New Cold War

Telcos that can legally purchase equipment from Huawei will still need to consider the strategic risks of using a supplier banned on security and privacy grounds by a growing number of countries.

Brazil Becomes Key Battleground in US-China 5G War

A recent war of words in the Brazilian press highlights the global scale of the US government's fight against Huawei.

Anti-China ‘Clean Network’ Program Is USA’s Wake-Up Call for the World

US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo is driving a wedge through the telecoms and tech industries, forcing everyone to pick sides.

China’s Cyberwarfare Goals Described in US Report; FCC Blocks China Mobile Entry into US Market

Words and actions confirm that the US fears Chinese exploitation of 5G and telecoms networks in general.

China Admits It Has ‘Network Attack Forces’

A respected Chinese military publication confirms what many have always suspected: China has dedicated cyberwarfare units.

The Commsrisk Global Fraud Dashboard


Our Global Fraud Dashboard uses AI-powered search to collate, update and visualize data about scams and other network abuses from around the world. New charts are added each month. See it here.

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