DDoS attacks surge by 46% in H1 2024
In the gaming industry, for instance, attacks tend to be short-lived but frequent, aiming to degrade specific servers and compel users to switch to rival platforms.
UK Government pledges £800M towards rural broadband upgrade
Hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses across rural Britain, long plagued by sluggish internet speeds, are set for a major connectivity upgrade as the UK Government pledges up to £800 million to modernise broadband infrastructure.
Ofcom cracks down on unpredictable telecom price hikes
The new regulations are set to take effect from 17 January 2025 and come in response to the growing trend of major UK phone, broadband, and pay TV companies including inflation-linked price rises in their contracts.
Berlin’s 5G shift: Germany to phase out Huawei, ZTE components
In a statement released Thursday, the company asserted, “There is no specific evidence or scenario that Huawei’s technology has cyber security risks.” The tech giant pledged to continue promoting cybersecurity improvements and supporting the development of mobile networks and digitalization in Germany.
AT&T data breach affects 109 million US customers
It follows a string of high-profile cyberattacks affecting American consumers, including a recent ransomware attack on UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare unit in February, which potentially exposed the private data of an estimated one-third of the country’s population.
Apple issues spyware warnings to iPhone users across 98 countries
The company cautioned that divulging additional details could potentially aid attackers in evading future detection, underlining the delicate balance between informing users and maintaining effective security measures.
ITU-R appoints Samsung researcher to lead 6G coordination group
“Samsung will actively engage with influential standards organisations and continue developing innovative communications technologies en route to reinforcing its position as a global leader in 6G standardisation,” the company explained.
AT&T data breach affects 109 million US customers
It follows a string of high-profile cyberattacks affecting American consumers, including a recent ransomware attack on UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare unit in February, which potentially exposed the private data of an estimated one-third of the country’s population.
Bridging the connectivity gap to power the next generation of AI
This model not only facilitates faster service deployment but also paves the way for a robust, secure, and agile mobile infrastructure capable of supporting the next generation of edge-based AI-driven applications and use cases.
Apple issues spyware warnings to iPhone users across 98 countries
The company cautioned that divulging additional details could potentially aid attackers in evading future detection, underlining the delicate balance between informing users and maintaining effective security measures.
Bridging the digital divide: How a coalition is tackling smartphone affordability
Mats Granryd, the GSMA’s director general, underscored the urgency of the situation: “Mobile has helped billions of people worldwide to play an active role in our increasingly digital world, but the cost of entry can still be too high for many on low incomes.
Germany prolongs banning Chinese 5G equipment
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