UK Leads Drive for Better IoT Security
A new law will result in tougher security requirements for manufacturers of IoT devices. It is associated with a European standard that will likely become the global baseline.
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.
NSO Phone Spy Founder Hires Former Austrian Chancellor for Utilities Security Business
A man who systematically undermined phone security wants to be paid to secure vital infrastructure. What could possibly go wrong?
Twitter Is ‘Terrified’ of French Regulator and 6 other Takeaways from Whistleblower’s Senate Testimony
Former Twitter exec Peiter ‘Mudge’ Zatko described flaws with the company’s security and with US privacy protections in general.
New Paper Analyzes How Nation States Threaten Telco Security
Patrick Donegan of Hardenstance challenges assumptions about the ways nation states subvert networks and steal information.
Verizon Reports Mobile-Related Security Compromises Almost Doubled Since 2021
The Mobile Security Index surveyed 632 professionals responsible for the procurement, management and security of mobile devices.
Enea AdaptiveMobile Rebrand Highlights Market for Telco Cybersecurity
A small change in wording can make a big difference when vendors are explaining what they offer and why it is needed.
ETSI Releases ‘First Comprehensive Global Standard for Securing Smartphones’
Europe continues to provide international leadership that respects the privacy of phone users.
German Study Warns 5G Open RAN Is Not Secure by Design
A risk analysis for Germany’s Federal Cyber Security Authority found ‘medium to high’ risks for many O-RAN interfaces and components.
Security, Fraud and RA Losses Worth $149bn in 2021 per Survey of Comms Providers
Security breaches caused most leakage for comms providers, whilst RA-style leakages were worth almost double the value of fraud.