New VPN Backdoor A newly discovered VPN backdoor uses some interesting tactics to avoid detection: When threat actors use backdoor malware to gain access to a network, they want to make sure all their hard work can’t be leveraged by competing groups or detected by defenders. One countermeasure is to equip the backdoor with a … Read more
Image: Shutterstock. Greg Meland. President Trump last week issued a flurry of executive orders that upended a number of government initiatives focused on improving the nation’s cybersecurity posture. The president fired all advisors from the Department of Homeland Security’s Cyber Safety Review Board, called for the creation of a strategic cryptocurrency reserve, and voided a … Read more
Jan 24, 2025Ravie LakshmananTelecom Security / Vulnerability A group of academics has disclosed details of over 100 security vulnerabilities impacting LTE and 5G implementations that could be exploited by an attacker to disrupt access to service and even gain a foothold into the cellular core network. The 119 vulnerabilities, assigned 97 unique CVE identifiers, span … Read more
A Wireless Logic report underscored the mounting pressure on IoT providers to go beyond mere connectivity solutions. The study reveals a significant demand for advanced features such as eSIM, remote SIM provisioning, and comprehensive support services as enterprises expand their IoT deployments worldwide. Conducted by Kaleido Intelligence, the research surveyed 1,000 cellular IoT adopters and … Read more
PayPal was issued a $2 million fine from the state of New York for failing to properly secure customer data. The New York state department of financial services said the seven-figure payout would be part of a settlement deal stemming from the 2022 data breach that saw some customer Social Security numbers exposed to threat … Read more
