#TelecomAttacks

How Telecom Vulnerabilities Can Be a Threat to Cybersecurity Posture

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August 29, 2024 at 10:06AM Messaging channels like SMS and voice have been widely used for customer engagement, but they are also susceptible to telecom-based attacks like toll fraud and 2FA hijacking. These attacks create high costs for businesses and pose risks to cybersecurity. To defend against these threats, businesses can implement proactive measures internally … Read more

Iranian ‘Seedworm’ Cyber Spies Target African Telcos & ISPs

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December 20, 2023 at 12:33PM Iran-backed cyberespionage group, Seedworm, is targeting telecommunication organizations in North and East Africa, using tools like PowerShell, SimpleHelp, and Venom Proxy. Seedworm has been active since 2017 and previously linked to Iran’s MOIS. This group typically relies on spear-phishing emails containing various legitimate remote administration tools. Seedworm’s targets include government … Read more