DDoS attacks and 5G: everything you need to know

Cybersecurity geeks may already know this historical tidbit… The first DDoS attack occurred back in 1999, when a computer at the University of Minnesota suddenly came under attack from a network of 114 other computers infected with a malicious script c… Continue reading DDoS attacks and 5G: everything you need to know

COVID-19 & the new telecom reality: traffic management more important than ever

Communication Service Providers (CSPs) are seeing a dramatically increased load on networks as more people each day work from home. With a growing number of employees and businesses working remotely, voice conferencing and video collaboration are drivi… Continue reading COVID-19 & the new telecom reality: traffic management more important than ever

Quality of Experience – How machine learning, net neutrality, and 5G relate to QoE

Around the world, an enormous amount of money is being spent on bandwidth and network equipment as communications service providers (CSPs) strive to deliver optimal Quality of Experience (QoE) across a range of existing and planned services. During 201… Continue reading Quality of Experience – How machine learning, net neutrality, and 5G relate to QoE

Silex Malware: Deadly New Virus Bricks 1000s of IoT Devices

Your IoT’s not sick – Someone just turned it into a brick! A 14-year-old hacker created a new strain of malware called “Silex malware” which bricked over 4000 IoT devices in the span of a few hours.   Once again, the w… Continue reading Silex Malware: Deadly New Virus Bricks 1000s of IoT Devices

Telegram Hit by Powerful DDoS Attack – Blames China

Rich Irony – Secure Messaging App Neutralized by Cyber Attack We live in a world where foreign governments are routinely accused of cyber meddling to subvert democratic elections. Is anyone surprised that an authoritarian government is blamed for… Continue reading Telegram Hit by Powerful DDoS Attack – Blames China

5G Networks: Shaping Quality of Experience (QoE) in the 5G Era

After reigning for 8+ years as the standard for mobile broadband, 4G networks are about to be dethroned by 5G. 5G networks promise dramatically faster speeds, lower latency and massive machine to machine communications – but is this enough to ens… Continue reading 5G Networks: Shaping Quality of Experience (QoE) in the 5G Era

Closed-Loop Automation: What it means for CSPs | Allot

Where is Your CSP on the Closed Loop Automation Journey? Automation in telecom is not new. But it has evolved. Initially, it was about being more efficient at solving well-defined problems – the known knowns. Solutions like Root Cause Analysis th… Continue reading Closed-Loop Automation: What it means for CSPs | Allot