Following a few years of decreased Chinese cyberattacks against the US, a new report from CrowdStrike indicates a resumption in hacking activities.
CrowdStrike’s annual Global Threat Report highlights notable changes in the cybersecurity sphere. This year’s report, titled ‘Adversary Tradecraft and the Importance of Speed’, notes China is collecting intelligence for its ‘Made in China 2025’...
UK security think tank the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) has warned allowing Huawei to participate in 5G would be 'naive' and ‘irresponsible’.
The RUSI is the world's oldest independent think tank on international defence and security. In its report, the institute highlights Beijing’s history of using cyberattacks on the West to advance Chinese interests.
Huawei has long been accused of being controlled by the Chinese state and Western officials have warned it would be...
Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei has said “there’s no way the US can crush” his firm, in response to American calls on allies to ban Chinese 5G equipment.
America has long taken a hardline stance against Huawei which predates the Trump administration. Trump’s government has increased pressure on allies to ban Huawei equipment which some claim to be part of the wider ‘trade war’ against China.
Zhengfei made the comment in an interview with the BBC,...
For the telecoms industry, 2019 is the year of 5G. Service providers are in a race to rollout 5G services that will empower the next generation of smart devices and the Internet of Things (IoT). With its massive increase in bandwidth speeds, ultra-low latency, and dramatic expansion in geographic coverage, 5G brings vast opportunities, driving a plethora of new IoT use cases and exponential growth in connected devices.
In the coming months, Russia will unplug from the global internet as part of an experiment to ensure the nation can function without it.
A proposed law called the Digital Economy National Program would require Russian ISPs to ensure they’re able to operate if foreign powers isolate the country.
Organisations which maintain the international DNS system are based around the world, but none are based in Russia. That means, in theory, it would be possible for Russia to be disconnected.
International coalitions such as...
Apps for the Internet of Things (IoT) technologies will create huge amounts of data. That valuable asset is frequently the target of criminals that seek to exploit this rapidly growing resource. It's a scenario where the battleground continues to shift.
Amid the turmoil of these cybersecurity threats and ongoing hacking attempts that leverage the power of the IoT against itself, more organisations are forced to realise that they are on the losing side of this war.
As such, IT vendors have no choice but to...
Nokia posted earnings on Thursday and the figures indicate bans of Huawei’s 5G equipment has increased demand for alternatives.
Over the fourth quarter, Nokia’s profits reached £652 million ($852 million) from £629 million ($822 million) a year earlier. Sales grew three percent to £6 billion ($7.8 billion).
While the growth is not huge, it’s above analyst predictions. This indicates the bans and uncertainty surrounding Huawei 5G equipment is giving Nokia a boost.
Nokia CEO...
Optus has conceded Australia’s ban on Huawei technology has led to building its 5G network without the best available equipment.
"From a pure technology perspective, Huawei is probably ahead of the other three," said Optus CEO Allen Lew to The Sydney Morning Herald. "But what we've got from the other suppliers will enable us to provide a globally competitive...
Cybersecurity firm FireEye claims to have identified an Iranian hacking group which is attacking telcos around the world.
FireEye exposed the group called ‘APT39’ last month. APT39’s main goal appears to be stealing personal information.
According to FireEye, this goal makes APT39 somewhat unique. Other Iranian hacking groups tracked by the cybersecurity firm are linked to influence operations, disruptive attacks, and other threats.
In a
Chinese telecoms giant Huawei has denied any wrongdoing as US prosecutors slap the firm with a host of criminal charges against it.
The charges filed against Huawei include bank fraud, obstruction of justice, and theft of technology.
In a statement, Huawei said it was "disappointed to learn of the charges brought against the company today".
Meng Wanzhou, CFO of Huawei and daughter of the company’s founder, was arrested in Canada last month. It’s alleged Wanzhou aided Huawei in flouting...
Vodafone has announced it will stop purchasing 5G core equipment from Huawei across its European operations amid potential bans.
Governments around the world are considering bans of Huawei equipment citing national security fears. Much of these appear to be unsubstantiated and based on possibility rather than evidence.
Huawei has a history of providing innovative network equipment for previous generation networks around the world. Some experts believe Chinese telecoms equipment is around a year ahead of...
As the US government’s shutdown extends into its 34th day, hackers linked to Iran have taken advantage by launching a cyberattack.
The shutdown over President Donald Trump's $5.6bn (£4bn) budget request for a border wall with Mexico is the longest in US history.
Without a budget passing, many government employees have been left unpaid and told not to come into work. That means critical IT systems are being left vulnerable.
A DNS-hijacking cyberattack has been launched on the US which experts...
Federal prosecutors are investigating Huawei for reportedly stealing trade secrets and misappropriating technology from its US partners.
According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, the investigation is said to be coming to a close and was launched after several civil lawsuits were launched targeting Huawei. An indictment is expected soon.
One US partner Huawei is suspected of...
Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei held a rare press conference to address security concerns surrounding the company.
Zhengfei, who has not held a press conference with foreign media since 2015, decided to make an intervention over Huawei espionage claims.
Critics of Huawei believe the company would provide sensitive data to the Chinese government upon request. Some even say the firm is compelled by Chinese law, something Huawei has always denied exists.
Zhengfei said that his company has “never received any...
A 32-year-old hacker from Surrey, England was arrested for a cyber attack which disabled Liberia’s whole telecoms network.
The hacker, Daniel Kaye, admitted to being hired by a senior official at Liberian telco Cellcom to carry out a cyber attack on rival Lonestar.
Mike Hulett, Head of Operations at the National Cyber Crime Unit, said:
“Daniel Kaye was operating as a highly skilled and capable hacker-for-hire. His activities inflicted substantial damage on numerous businesses...
A large hack affecting German parties across the political spectrum, notably excluding the far-right AfD, has resulted in the leak of sensitive data.
Internal political documents and personal details belonging to hundreds of German politicians have been published online. It affects parties represented in federal parliament, as well as politicians at the state level.
RBB Inforadio, a Berlin-area German public broadcaster, first reported the leak on Friday morning. The documents, however, were released in...
An executive for Huawei Canada says allegations it would conduct espionage makes no sense as the distrust caused would be terminal for its business.
Some believe Huawei is compelled by law to conduct espionage if asked by the Chinese government. The company has always denied such a law exists.
China is said to be ahead of Russia as the 'biggest state sponsor of cyber-attacks on the West'. Naturally,...
Huawei’s fortunes in Europe have improved after Germany’s cyber watchdog says there’s no evidence the company spies on customers.
“For such serious decisions like a ban, you need proof,” head of Germany's Federal Office for Information Security Arne Schoenbohm told Spiegel.
Security concerns surrounding Huawei have been renewed ahead of 5G network rollouts. The US, in particular, has been
A meeting between Huawei executives and UK security officials has led to an agreement the Chinese vendor will change its practices.
Huawei will pen a formal letter to the National Cyber Security Centre which covers the agreement in detail. The letter will include what measures will be taken in order to alleviate concerns.
The meeting was set up to avoid a ban of the vendor’s telecoms equipment in the UK similar to the US and Australia. Countries including
Asian shares have plunged following the arrest of Huawei’s CFO in Canada for the alleged violation of US sanctions against Iran.
Those hoping the G20 summit would ease trade tensions between the US and China had them dashed by the news. Traders hoped the ceasefire announced by President Trump after meeting his Chinese counterpart at the G20 summit would lead to more stability.
Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou was arrested by Canadian authorities in Vancouver and is currently facing extradition to the US. The...