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Inside New Zealand’s Telco Data Breaches
An Auckland ransomware case and three years of Spark disclosures reveal how little the headline numbers can tell…
Why eSIMs Are Replacing Traditional SIM Cards
From SIM swap protection to remote provisioning, eSIMs are quickly replacing physical SIM cards. Here’s why the shift matters for security and convenience.
Why Canadian Telecom Providers Are Prime Targets for Cyberattacks
Canadian telecom providers face mounting cyber threats from ransomware, SIM swapping, data breaches, and nation-state attacks targeting critical infrastructure.
ShinyHunters Claims Odido NL and Ben.nl Breach as Company Confirms Cyberattack
ShinyHunters claims 21 million records stolen in Odido NL and Ben.nl data breach as telecom company confirms cyberattack impacting customer contact system data.
Year-Long Nation-State Hack Hits US Telecom Ribbon Communications
Ribbon Communications discloses a year-long breach by nation-state actors. The attack highlights critical supply chain risk, reflecting the Salt Typhoon and F5 espionage trends.
Everest Ransomware Claims AT&T Careers Breach with 576K Records
Everest ransomware group claims a breach of AT&T Careers, alleging theft of 576,000 applicant and employee records locked behind a password-protected listing.
Australian ISP iiNet Reports Data Breach, Customer Accounts Stolen
Australian ISP iiNet confirms data breach as hackers stole 280,000 email accounts, phone numbers and user data using…
Researchers Link New SS7 Encoding Attack to Surveillance Vendor Activity
Researchers identify a new SS7 encoding attack used by a surveillance vendor to bypass security and access mobile subscriber data without detection.
Ex US Soldier Cameron Wagenius Guilty in Telecom Hacking and Extortion
Former US Army soldier Cameron Wagenius pleads guilty to hacking telecom companies and extorting $1 million+ using cybercrime forums like BreachForums and XSS.
AT&T Reaches $177M Deal Over 2019 and 2024 Data Breaches
AT&T's $177M data breach settlement. Check eligibility for payouts from 2019 and 2024 incidents. Get claim details here.