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Kursk region hit by cyberattack amid Ukrainian counter-incursion

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August 9, 2024
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The Kursk region of Russia was hit with a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack on Thursday, coinciding with a counter-incursion by Ukrainian forces. Regional officials confirmed the “massive” cyberattack in a statement, with state media reportin…

Growing skills to secure rail’s future

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August 6, 2024
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The NTC is seeking to meet the skills gap currently evident in the cybersecurity space. IMAGE: NTC

Advanced technologies are improving the safety and productivity of Australia’s railways, but they’re also increasing networks’ vulnerability to cyber-attacks. The …

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France hit by coordinated attacks on telecom infrastructure

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July 29, 2024
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France has been targeted by a new wave of sabotage attacks, this time focusing on telecom operators. The incidents occurred on Sunday night and have affected fibre optic networks across six regions of the country. French authorities have confirmed that…

The intersection of rail safety and cyber security

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July 18, 2024
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Technology is prevalent throughout the rail network, making it susceptible to cyber attacks. IMAGE:Bounpaseuth/stock.adobe.com

Anchoram and Certifer Solutions are bringing each organisation’s expertise to assist Australia in improving cybersecurity on the rail network. Technology …

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Germany prolongs banning Chinese 5G equipment

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July 12, 2024
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Germany has announced plans to ban critical components made by Chinese firms like Huawei and ZTE from its 5G networks, citing security concerns. The decision – revealed by Interior Minister Nancy Faeser on Thursday – will be implemented in two phases s…

Germany prolongs banning Chinese 5G equipment

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July 12, 2024
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5G and security: The dual telecoms challenges facing the new UK government

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July 6, 2024
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As the newly elected Labour government takes office in the UK after 14 years of Conservative rule, industry leaders are calling for urgent action on cybersecurity and digital infrastructure. The recent high-profile cyberattacks on critical organisation…

Nordic satellites targeted by Russia after Sweden’s NATO accession

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June 21, 2024
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Swedish authorities have accused Russia of deliberately targeting the country’s satellite networks with “harmful interference” shortly after Sweden’s accession to NATO earlier this year. This information comes from a previously …

Nordic satellites targeted by Russia after Sweden’s NATO accession

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June 21, 2024
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London police make ‘SMS blaster’ arrests

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June 10, 2024
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London police have arrested two individuals in connection with a scheme using an “SMS blaster” to send thousands of fraudulent messages. These messages, posing as banks and official organisations, aimed to deceive the public into sharing pe…