Critical Verizon Call Filter Vulnerability Exposed Millions of Customer Call Records
A severe security flaw in Verizon's Call Filter app allowed unauthorized access to detailed call logs of millions of customers through a back-end server vulnerability. The incident, discovered by researcher Evan Connelly, highlights privacy risks in pre-installed telecommunications apps despite being patched by March 25.
Singapore Mandates Banks and Telcos Share Responsibility for Phishing Scam Prevention
Singapore introduces a pioneering Shared Responsibility Framework requiring banks and telecom companies to implement strict anti-phishing measures or face financial liability. The framework establishes a 'waterfall' accountability system and mandates specific security protocols including cooling-off periods and real-time monitoring.
Swisscom Tests Breakthrough Quantum Encryption Technology
Switzerland's leading telecom provider Swisscom partners with German startup to successfully demonstrate quantum-secure encryption using entangled photons over fiber networks. The groundbreaking test marks a major advancement in protecting data transmission against emerging quantum computing threats.
Starlink Disruption Sparks Connectivity Crisis in Falkland Islands
Hundreds of Starlink users in the Falkland Islands face service terminations due to regulatory conflicts with the territory's telecommunications monopoly. The crisis has prompted calls for emergency measures as 70% of the population supports formal authorization of Starlink operations.
Major Data Breach: Costa Rican Telecom Exposes 600,000 Citizens' Data in Unsecured Cloud Storage
A private telecommunications company in Costa Rica has left approximately 600,000 records containing citizens' sensitive personal data exposed through an unsecured Google Storage system. Despite multiple warnings, the company remains unresponsive while the data continues to be accessible, raising serious privacy concerns.
Hackers Expose Telefónica's Internal Data in 2.3GB Security Breach
Spanish telecom giant Telefónica confirms unauthorized access to its internal Jira system, resulting in 2.3GB of sensitive data being leaked on cybercrime forums. Four hackers linked to Hellcat Ransomware claimed responsibility for the breach, which potentially compromised customer information.
Chinese State Hackers Infiltrate Major US Telecom Networks in Widespread Cyberespionage Campaign
A sophisticated Chinese hacking operation dubbed 'Salt Typhoon' has compromised at least a dozen major US telecommunications providers, including Charter Communications and Windstream. The breaches raise alarm about America's communications infrastructure security and have prompted stricter federal regulations.
Federal Court Overturns FCC's Net Neutrality Authority in Landmark Ruling
A federal appeals court has invalidated the FCC's authority to impose net neutrality regulations, ruling that broadband providers fall outside the agency's jurisdiction. The decision, influenced by the Supreme Court's reversal of Chevron deference, effectively ends federal efforts to regulate internet service providers through administrative action.
Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down FCC Net Neutrality Rules in Landmark Decision
A major court ruling has invalidated the FCC's authority to enforce net neutrality regulations on internet service providers, citing recent Supreme Court precedent. The decision reignites the debate over internet traffic management and puts pressure on Congress to explicitly grant the FCC regulatory power.
Russian Oil Tanker Detained in Finland Over Suspected Submarine Cable Sabotage
Finnish authorities have detained the Eagle S oil tanker suspected of damaging critical undersea infrastructure in the Gulf of Finland through anchor dragging. The incident, affecting power and data cables between Finland, Estonia and Germany, highlights growing concerns about maritime security in the Baltic region.