Topic: telecom security
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AT&T's New "Wireless Lock" Stops SIM Swap Attacks
AT&T launched "Wireless Lock," a security tool to prevent SIM swap fraud by blocking unauthorized account changes and phone number transfers, now available to all customers after testing. SIM swapping is a growing cybercrime tactic, allowing hackers to hijack phone numbers, access sensitive accou...
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Google teams up to fight RCS spam in India
Google and Bharti Airtel are partnering to integrate the telecom operator's spam filtering directly into the RCS messaging system in India, aiming to enhance security by combining network-level intelligence with Google's platform. The integrated system will perform real-time sender verification, ...
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Satellites Are Leaking Your Private Data: Calls, Texts, and Secrets
Researchers found that approximately half of geostationary satellite signals are unencrypted, allowing interception of sensitive communications like phone calls and military data with basic equipment. Using affordable hardware, the team captured private data including T-Mobile customer communicat...
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UK Unveils Major Plan to Fortify Public Sector Cybersecurity
The UK government is investing over £210 million in a new cybersecurity initiative, establishing a central Government Cyber Unit and mandating minimum security standards to protect essential public services. The strategy includes a public-private Software Security Ambassador Scheme and follows ne...
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