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Cyberattack Prompts FBI to Urge Americans to Use Encrypted Messaging Apps
CNET

Officials from the FBI and the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency say Americans' communications are vulnerable during cyberattack. more…

Chinese espionage campaign scooped up data on thousands of US mobile users: Sources
ABC News

A Chinese espionage campaign scooped up data on hundreds of thousands of American mobile phone users, likely stealing information about more than 1 million customers. more…

iOS-Android Texting Is at Risk, as FBI Warns About Massive Cyberattack
CNET

You should be using an encrypted messaging app instead of texting between iPhones and Android phones, federal security agencies say. more…

Want to help save the most lives possible? Here’s where to give money.
Vox

If you want to help human beings alive right now, there are few better places to give than global health. Diseases that have been largely eradicated in the US still claim hundreds of thousands of lives abroad. In 2018, the most recent year for which there’s d… more…

US says ‘Salt Typhoon’ Chinese hacking group behind major metadata theft
Al Jazeera English

Senior US official says that dozens of telecoms providers around world targeted as China slams cybersecurity ‘slander’. more…

US unleashes another crackdown on China’s chip industry
Al Jazeera English

Move is President Biden's administration's last major effort to stymie China's ability to access and produce chips. more…

Salt Typhoon telecom victims rises to 8, with 'dozens' of countries affected
TechRadar

The Chinese cyber-espionage campaign seems to be a lot bigger than anyone initially predicted. more…

BT Group says it was forced to take some servers offline following ransomware attack
TechRadar

Black Basta targeted one of its business divisions, but the company claims it wasn't serious. more…

Chinese research team may have cracked the problem of affordable, high-resolution AI videos
TechRadar

Generates low-resolution videos in stages for a final high-resolution output more…

It’s Been A Big Year For Multicloud Networking. 2024 Will Be Bigger
Forbes

I’ve reached the conclusion that the momentum put in place will only continue into 2024. more…

UNICEF: Children, Families At Risk In Myanmar Need Urgent Assistance
Forbes

Myanmar's humanitarian crisis, fueled by escalating conflict and climate shocks, is reaching a critical inflection point. more…

CISA and Partners Release Joint Guidance on PRC-Affiliated Threat Actor Compromising Networks of Global Telecommunications Providers
Cisa.gov

Today, CISA—in partnership with the National Security Agency (NSA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and international partners—released joint guidance, Enhanced Visibility and Hardening Guidance for Communications Infrastructure. Partners of this g… more…

U.S. announces new export controls on China’s chip industry
NBC News

The United States on Monday launched its third crackdown in three years on China’s semiconductor industry, curbing exports to 140 companies. more…

Hegseth drinking allegations and South Korean martial law chaos: Morning Rundown
NBC News

Pete Hegseth’s drinking, Fox News, Kash Patel, South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, martial law, AT&T Verizon cyberattack, Hannah Kobayashi more…

Americans urged to use encrypted messaging after large, ongoing cyberattack
Malwarebytes.com

US telecom providers have been infiltrated to a worrying level by an APT group. The advice is to use encrypted messaging. more…

Sanctioned Russian tycoon returns to presidency of world fencing body
RT

Alisher Usmanov was elected to head the International Fencing Federation after a nearly three-year break due to EU and US sanctions Read Full Article at RT.com more…

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FBI warns to stop sending texts; here's what to do instead
Livenowfox.com

One of the largest hacks in U.S. history has prompted more warnings about how to protect yourself from hackers, fraudsters and criminals. more…

China-linked APT Salt Typhoon has breached telcos in dozens of countries
Securityaffairs.com

China-linked APT group Salt Typhoon has breached telecommunications companies in dozens of countries, US govt warns. President Biden’s deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger said that China-linked APT group Salt Typhoon has breached telecommunication… more…

Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the U.S. warn of PRC-linked cyber espionage targeting telecom networks
Securityaffairs.com

Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the U.S. warn of PRC-linked cyber espionage targeting telecom networks in a joint advisory. Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the U.S. issued a joint advisory to warn of People’s Republic of China (PRC)-linked cyber espio… more…

Black Basta ransomware gang hit BT Group
Securityaffairs.com

BT Group (formerly British Telecom)’s Conferencing division shut down some of its servers following a Black Basta ransomware attack. British multinational telecommunications holding company BT Group (formerly British Telecom) announced it has shut down some o… more…

Energy industry contractor ENGlobal Corporation discloses a ransomware attack
Securityaffairs.com

ENGlobal Corporation disclosed a ransomware attack, discovered on November 25, disrupting operations, in a filing to the SEC. A ransomware attack disrupted the operations of a major energy industry contractor, ENGlobal Corporation. Founded in 1985, ENGlobal C… more…

Tor Project needs 200 WebTunnel bridges more to bypass Russia’ censorship
Securityaffairs.com

The Tor Project seeks help deploying 200 WebTunnel bridges by year-end to counter government censorship. Recent reports from Russia show increased censorship targeting the Tor network, including blocking bridges, pluggable transports, and circumvention apps. … more…

15 SpyLoan Android apps found on Google Play had over 8 million installs
Securityaffairs.com

McAfee researchers discovered 15 SpyLoan Android apps on Google Play with a combined total of over 8 million installs. 15 SpyLoan apps with a combined total of 8M+ installs were found on Google Play, targeting users in South America, Southeast Asia, and Afric… more…

Security Affairs newsletter Round 500 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
Securityaffairs.com

A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. 15 SpyLoan And… more…

Veeam addressed critical Service Provider Console (VSPC) bug
Securityaffairs.com

Veeam addressed a critical vulnerability in Service Provider Console (VSPC) that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Veeam released security updates for a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-42448 (CVSS score of 9.9) impacting Serv… more…

U.S. CISA adds ProjectSend, North Grid Proself, and Zyxel firewalls bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
Securityaffairs.com

U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds ProjectSend, North Grid Proself, and Zyxel firewalls bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the following vu… more…

The ASA flaw CVE-2014-2120 is being actively exploited in the wild
Securityaffairs.com

Cisco warns customers that a decade-old ASA vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2014-2120, is being actively exploited in the wild. Cisco warns that the decade-old ASA vulnerability CVE-2014-2120 is being actively exploited in attacks in the wild, and urges custome… more…

Notorious ransomware programmer Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev arrested in Russia
Securityaffairs.com

Russian authorities arrested ransomware affiliate Mikhail Matveev, aka Wazawaka, for developing malware and ties to hacking groups. Russian authorities arrested a ransomware affiliate, Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev (also known as Wazawaka, Uhodiransomwar, m1x, an… more…

BootKitty Linux UEFI bootkit spotted exploiting LogoFAIL flaws
Securityaffairs.com

The ‘Bootkitty’ Linux UEFI bootkit exploits the LogoFAIL flaws (CVE-2023-40238) to target systems using vulnerable firmware. Cybersecurity researchers from ESET recently discovered the first UEFI bootkit designed to target Linux systems, called by its authors… more…

Poland probes Pegasus spyware abuse under the PiS government
Securityaffairs.com

Poland probes Pegasus spyware abuse under the PiS government; ex-security chief Piotr Pogonowski arrested to testify before parliament. Poland’s government has been investigating the alleged misuse of Pegasus spyware by the previous administration and arreste… more…

Burnout in SOCs: How AI Can Help Analysts Focus on High-Value Tasks
Securityaffairs.com

SOC analysts, vital to cybersecurity, face burnout due to exhausting workloads, risking their well-being and the effectiveness of organizational defenses. Security Operations Center (SOC) analyst burnout is a very real problem. These are some of the most impo… more…

SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER – ROUND 22
Securityaffairs.com

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. A Case-Control Study to Measure Behavioral Risks of Malware Encounters in Organizations PyPI Python Library “aiocpa” Found E… more…

Hackers stole millions of dollars from Uganda Central Bank
Securityaffairs.com

Financially-motivated threat actors hacked Uganda ‘s central bank system, government officials confirmed this week. Ugandan officials confirmed on Thursday that the national central bank suffered a security breach by financially-motivated threat actors. The p… more…

Russia-linked APT Secret Blizzard spotted using infrastructure of other threat actors
Securityaffairs.com

Russia-linked APT group Secret Blizzard has used the tools and infrastructure of at least 6 other threat actors during the past 7 years. Researchers from Microsoft Threat Intelligence collected evidence that the Russia-linked ATP group Secret Blizzard (aka Tu… more…

Hundred of CISCO switches impacted by bootloader flaw
Securityaffairs.com

A bootloader vulnerability in Cisco NX-OS affects 100+ switches, allowing attackers to bypass image signature checks. Cisco released security patches for a vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-20397 (CVSS score of 5.2), in the NX-OS software’s bootloader that c… more…

US Struggles to Remove Chinese Hackers From Major Telecom Networks
Daily Signal

DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Chinese government-backed hackers have infiltrated major U.S. telecom networks, and officials are now struggling to remove their access, U.S. authorities announced Tuesday.... Read More The post US Struggles to Remove Chinese Hack… more…

Officials Urge Americans to Use Encrypted Apps amid Chinese Cyberattack
Breitbart News

Officials with the FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are imploring Americans to use encrypted messaging apps in the wake of an unprecedented Chinese cyberattack on major companies like AT&T and Verizon. The post Officials Urge Am… more…

China Lifts Final Bans On Australian Red Meat As Trade Row Nears End
International Business Times

China has fully lifted suspensions on Australian red meat, Canberra said Tuesday, dismantling one of the final barriers in a four-year trade war that hammered US$13 billion of exports. more…

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Trump 45’s Environmental Reset: 112 Rule Changes
Wattsupwiththat.com

With Trump 47 just ahead, a look back at Trump 45 energy and environmental policies is timely. This stocktaking by the New York Times (Coral Davenport, “The Trump Administration Rolled Back More than 100 Environmental Rules,” January 22, 2021) counted 98 roll… more…

Taiwan Resilience and Resistance Operating Concept (T-RROC)
Smallwarsjournal.com

Introduction Taiwan faces a persistent, dangerous, and illegal threat of invasion from the People’s Republic of China (PRC). This article serves as a recommended concept for the Republic of China (Taiwan) to develop its own detailed and actionable Taiwan Resi… more…

Exclusive-Latest US strike on China's chips hits semiconductor toolmakers
Yahoo Entertainment

The U.S. will launch its third crackdown in three years on China's semiconductor industry on Monday, restricting exports to 140 companies including chip... more…

Google Pixel Tablet 2 key details leaked after its cancellation
Android Headlines

A new leak has revealed details about the major improvements that Google may have included in the cancelled Pixel Tablet 2. more…

Photonic processor could enable ultrafast AI computations with extreme energy efficiency
Science Daily

Researchers developed a fully integrated photonic processor that can perform all the key computations of a deep neural network on a photonic chip, using light. This advance could improve the speed and energy-efficiency of running intensive deep learning model… more…

The year in review: Influential people who died in 2024
Boston Herald

O.J. Simpson was just one of many influential and noteworthy people who died in 2024. more…

US shares tips to block hackers behind recent telecom breaches
BleepingComputer

​CISA released guidance today to help network defenders harden their systems against attacks coordinated by the Salt Typhoon Chinese threat group that breached multiple major global telecommunications providers earlier this year. [...] more…

JPMorgan Traders’ math places S&P 500 near 6,300 by month’s end
Fortune

Those reaching for a historical analogy to the current zeitgeist should look to the mid-1990s, according to JPMorgan’s Tyler. more…

The most influential people who died in 2024, from O.J. Simpson to Home Depot’s billionaire founder
Fortune

We lost dozens of icons who shaped the world's politics, economy, and pop culture. more…

Telecom Giant BT Group Hit by Black Basta Ransomware
HackRead

BT Group, a major telecommunications firm, has been hit by a ransomware attack from the Black Basta group. The attack targeted the company's Conferencing division, leading to server shutdowns and potential data theft. more…

Background Press Call on the President's Travel to Angola
Globalsecurity.org

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Third-party access: The overlooked risk to your data protection plan
Securityintelligence.com

A recent IBM Cost of a Data Breach report reveals a startling statistic: Only 42% of companies discover breaches through their own security teams. This highlights a significant blind spot, especially when it comes to external partners and vendors. The financi… more…

Dozens of nations hit by 'China' hack - as Americans warned to stop sending texts
Sky.com

Dozens of nations have been hit by a Chinese hacking campaign, a senior White House official has said. more…

US Officials Recommend Encrypted Messaging Apps
Mjtsai.com

Kevin Collier: The hacking campaign, nicknamed Salt Typhoon by Microsoft, is one of the largest intelligence compromises in U.S. history, and it has not yet been fully remediated. Officials on a news call Tuesday refused to set a timetable for declaring the c… more…

Why CCI Dismissed Extreme IX’s Anti-Trust Complaint Against NIXI in India’s IXP Market
MediaNama.com

After CCI's ruling, NIXI is not considered a dominant player in the internet exchange market, despite claims of predatory pricing. The post Why CCI Dismissed Extreme IX’s Anti-Trust Complaint Against NIXI in India’s IXP Market appeared first on MEDIANAMA. more…

TNT Sports to Exclusively Present Major Winners Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau & Brooks Koepka in New Premier Live Golf Competition - The Crypto.com Showdown - Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 6 p.m. ET
Thefutoncritic.com

Coverage of the primetime 18-hole event with McIlroy and Scheffler paired up head-to-head with rivals DeChambeau and Koepka will be simulcast across TNT, TBS, truTV and the B/R Sports Add-On on Max. more…

Cyberattack Prompts FBI to Urge Americans to Use Encrypted Messaging Apps
CNET

Officials from the FBI and the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency say Americans' communications are vulnerable during cyberattack. more…

iOS-Android Texting Is at Risk, as FBI Warns About Massive Cyberattack
CNET

You should be using an encrypted messaging app instead of texting between iPhones and Android phones, federal security agencies say. more…

Trump announces picks for IRS, SEC, NASA and a new ‘hostage affairs’ envoy
New York Post

Here are the major announcements Trump made on appointments on Wednesday. more…

FBI tells iPhone and Android users to stop texting each other amid major security breach
Biztoc.com

The FBI has warned Americans that the ongoing state-sponsored Chinese hacking of U.S. telecommunications networks is much larger than previously understood. As reported by Forbes, the government agency is now urging Americans to use encrypted messaging and ph… more…

Smart Card IC Market to Witness Steady Growth, Surpassing US$ 5.2 Billion by 2034 | TMR
GlobeNewswire

The smart card IC market is set to experience steady growth, fueled by the rise of secure payment technologies, government ID programs, and the increasing adoption of IoT devices. With innovations in contactless payment methods and enhanced security features,… more…

IDC MarketScape Positions TreviPay as a Major Player in Worldwide Accounts Receivable Automation Applications for the Enterprise
Financial Post

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — TreviPay, the most-trusted B2B payments and invoicing network, today announced it has been named a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Accounts Receivable Automation Applications for the Enterprise 2024 Vendor Assessment1. Tre… more…

RF Connectors Market to surpass USD 61.8 billion by 2032, Says Global Market Insights inc.
GlobeNewswire

RF Connectors Industry size is expected to register 7.7% CAGR between 2024 and 2032 propelled by expansion of 112G PAM4 connectivity into enterprise networks. RF Connectors Industry size is expected to register 7.7% CAGR between 2024 and 2032 propelled by exp… more…

Binance, Coinbase access restricted in Cambodia amid tightening crypto regulations
Crypto Briefing

Cambodia's crypto restrictions may drive innovation underground, complicating regulatory efforts and potentially increasing illicit activities. The post Binance, Coinbase access restricted in Cambodia amid tightening crypto regulations appeared first on Crypt… more…

Water Tower Research (WTR) Adds Mike McCormack as Managing Director of Investor Relations
GlobeNewswire

Water Tower Research LLC is modernizing IR with a powerfully differentiated ecosystem of investor relations services, research-driven content and communications, and investor engagement. Water Tower Research is pleased to announce that Mike McCormack will joi… more…

Trump’s Return to the White House Could Spark Unprecedented Investment Opportunity: Experts Eye Starlink’s Potential “Super-IPO”
GlobeNewswire

Renowned AI pioneer James Altucher, known for predicting Bitcoin and Netflix’s rises, reveals a wealth strategy: a backdoor play on Elon Musk's Starlink IP more…

Safe Pro Group delivers drone public safety system in Florida
Investing.com

Safe Pro Group delivers drone public safety system in Florida more…

China lifts final bans on Australian red meat as trade row nears end
Digital Journal

China has fully lifted suspensions on Australian red meat, Canberra said Tuesday, dismantling one of the final barriers in a four-year trade war that hammered US$13 billion of exports. A slew of Australia’s most lucrative export commodities were effectively b… more…

Quantexa Welcomes Hiek Van der Scheer to Advisory Board
GlobeNewswire

Renowned data and analytics expert brings transformative leadership in AI and data strategy to AI Centaur Quantexa Renowned data and analytics expert brings transformative leadership in AI and data strategy to AI Centaur Quantexa more…

Blockchain Distributed Ledger Opportunities and Strategies Report 2024: Market to Grow by Over $905 Billion by 2033 - Enhancing Commercial Operations Through Advanced Blockchain Platforms
GlobeNewswire

Growing adoption of digital currencies, expansion of the e-commerce industry, increase in cross-border transactions, growth in the financial sector and favorable government initiatives will drive the market. Factors that could hinder the growth of the blockch… more…

Exclusive-Latest US strike on China's chips hits semiconductor toolmakers
Investing.com

Exclusive-Latest US strike on China's chips hits semiconductor toolmakers more…

Quantum Random Number Generator Market Research 2024: A Technology Appraisal and Ten-Year Market Forecasts - Expansion with New Miniaturization Advances, IoT, Chip Integration, and Blockchain
GlobeNewswire

This report includes emerging and future uses for QRNGs, notably QRNGs in the enterprise. The role of QRNGs and their use in relationship to QKD and PQC are discussed, to provide a total quantum safe package for large businesses. More futuristic applications … more…

The Brief – EU faces credibility test on anti-deforestation rules
EURACTIV

For the EU to maintain credibility on sustainability and trade, it must apply consistent standards. more…

China’s Trade Reprisals May Extend to Minerals Like Rare Earths
Financial Post

China isn’t short of options when it comes to critical minerals that could be used as counters in a trade war with the US. more…

These companies have laid off Canadian workers in 2024
Financial Post

Canadians are continuing to be laid off as part of a wave of job cuts that began in 2023 as companies assessed their operations after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic passed. Tech companies, retailers and more have all begun shedding members of their workf… more…

Semiconductor Market Global Forecast Research Report Company Analysis 2025-2033, Broadcom, Infineon Technologies Intel, Micron Technology, NXP Semiconductors, Samsung, Toshiba
GlobeNewswire

Dublin, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Semiconductor Market Global Forecast Report by Device Type, Application, Countries and Company Analysis 2025-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.The semiconductor market is projected … more…

High Arctic Overseas Announces 2024 Third Quarter Results
GlobeNewswire

High Arctic Overseas Holdings Corp. Q3 2024 Results...... more…

Power Capacitors Market to Hit USD 25,995.4 Million by 2034 with 5.4% CAGR Growth | Future Market Insights, Inc.
GlobeNewswire

The presence of favourable government policies related to the emission of greenhouse gases is propelling the demand for energy-efficient technologies across Europe. This is expected to accelerate the demand for power capacitors. The presence of favourable gov… more…

SiC and GaN Power Semiconductor Sales to Surge at a Staggering 27.1% CAGR Through 2034 Amid Escalating Demand for Electric Vehicles | FMI
GlobeNewswire

Future Market Insights (FMI), in its new offering, provides an unbiased analysis of the SiC & GaN power semiconductor industry, presenting historical demand data (2019 to 2023) and forecast statistics for the period from 2024 to 2034. The study offers compell… more…

High Arctic Overseas Announces 2024 Third Quarter Results
Financial Post

CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — High Arctic ‎Overseas Holdings Corp. (TSXV: HOH) (“High Arctic Overseas” or the “Corporation”) has released its first quarterly financial and operating results following the completion of a Plan of Arrangemen… more…

[Latest] Global Vibration Monitoring Market Size/Share Worth USD 2,370.9 Million by 2033 at a 5.2% CAGR: Custom Market Insights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth, Growth Rate, Value)
GlobeNewswire

[220+ Pages Latest Report] According to a market research study published by Custom Market Insights, the demand analysis of Global Vibration Monitoring Market size & share revenue was valued at approximately USD 1,428.1 Million in 2023 and is expected to reac… more…

FBI Warns Texts Between Android, iPhone Could Be Hacked, Shares Safety Tips
NDTV News

FBI urged citizens to use encryption to secure their communications amid a massive Chinese cyberattack. more…

Police investigate damage to internet cable between Finland and Sweden
YLE News

A land cable appears to have been damaged in two separate places on Monday afternoon, digital infrastructure provider GlobalConnect said in a statement. more…

A year of telco transformation: reflections on 2024 and looking ahead to 2025
Redhat.com

As 2024 winds down, it's a perfect time to reflect on the transformations we’ve witnessed in the telecommunications industry and how they’re shaping what’s to come in 2025. This year has been one of collaboration, innovation and navigating new challenges toge… more…

Meta plans to build $10B globe-spanning undersea internet cable: report
New York Post

Meta is expected to annoounce its plan to lay over 25,000 miles of fiber optic cables under the sea, which could cost more than $10 billion next year. more…

Internet users in Pakistan face slow internet speed, limited access to online platforms
The Times of India

Internet speed was slow in Pakistani cities, affecting access to online platforms. Users faced issues browsing, uploading, and downloading media files. Downdetector confirmed outages for WhatsApp, Gmail, Instagram, and TikTok. In past months, internet disrupt… more…

Banks increase employee background checks as mule accounts and frauds rise
The Times of India

Banks are increasing regular background checks on employees and agents to combat fraud, driven by regulatory scrutiny and the need to prevent internal system abuses. This is facilitated by cost-effective, technologically advanced verification processes, thoug… more…

Latest US strike on China's chips hits semiconductor toolmakers
The Times of India

The package includes curbs on China-bound shipments of high bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, which are critical for high-end applications like AI training; new curbs on 24 additional chipmaking tools and three software tools; and new export restrictions on chipm… more…

Outrage is not a policy: The EU should engage Trump’s team to boost industrial capacity outside China and Russia
Europa.eu

Outrage is not a policy: The EU should engage Trump’s team to boost industrial capacity outside China and Russia agv Wed, 12/04/2024 - 23:33 7 minutes He mentioned bringing back manufacturing first when asked about US economic needs. Trump is not alone.… more…

AIS expects consolidation with TTTBB by next year
Bangkok Post

<p>Advanced Info Service (AIS) targets completion of the consolidation of its own fixed broadband internet system with that of Triple T Broadband (TTTBB) by the end of 2025.</p> more…

Photonic processor could enable ultrafast AI computations with extreme energy efficiency
Mit.edu

Researchers developed a fully integrated photonic processor that can perform all the key computations of a deep neural network on a photonic chip, using light. This advance could improve the speed and energy-efficiency of running intensive deep learning model… more…

Elon and Vivek Issue First DOGE Decision, And 94 Percent of Feds Will Be Hit First
Freerepublic.com

“Just 3 percent of the federal workforce teleworked daily prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, 6 percent of workers report in-person on a full-time basis, while nearly one-third are entirely remote,” the report said. A Republican senator is proposing a bill… more…

US updates telco security guidance after mass Chinese hack
ComputerWeekly.com

Following the widespread Salt Typhoon hacks of US telecoms operators including AT&T and Verizon, CISA and partner agencies have launched refreshed security guidance for network engineers and defenders alike more…

ITU launches advisory body to support submarine comms cable resilience
ComputerWeekly.com

Alliance created with mission statement that strengthening resilience of submarine cable networks – such as recently damaged C-Lion1 – is key to digital connectivity and economies more…

FCC proposes updates to wiretap security standards following Chinese telecom hacks
Nextgov

Several lawmakers have called for the agency to reform wiretap standards governed by the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act, or CALEA. more…

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Govt will ensure a level-playing field for telecom operators in satcom spectrum: MoS Telecom
BusinessLine

Government ensures level-playing field for satellite-based communication services through TRAI recommendations, addressing concerns of major telecom operators. more…

Photonic processor could enable ultrafast AI computations with extreme energy efficiency
Phys.Org

The deep neural network models that power today's most demanding machine-learning applications have grown so large and complex that they are pushing the limits of traditional electronic computing hardware. more…

Re: WSJ: Dozens of Countries Hit in Chinese Telecom Hacking Campaign, Top U.S. Official Says
Seclists.org

Posted by Joe Klein on Dec 05I was wrong. Here is a list: https://firewalltimes.com/att-data-breaches/ https://firewalltimes.com/verizon-data-breaches/ https://firewalltimes.com/google-data-breach-timeline/ Over the past 25 years, security researchers worldw… more…