Flubot Threat Bulletin – Allot blocks 100M C&C connection attempts

Flubot has had a devastating impact on Android users in several European countries over the last few months. The latest Banker Trojan spreads via SMS messages that appeared to be from well-known shipping companies (FedEx, DHL, etc.) to trick users into… Continue reading Flubot Threat Bulletin – Allot blocks 100M C&C connection attempts

How greenfield 5G network operators like DISH are ushering in a new era of cybersecurity

In the world of telecom, a greenfield service provider is one where the deployment and configuration of its network are entirely new – where none existed before. In the USA, DISH is getting a lot of attention for its greenfield deployment of the nation… Continue reading How greenfield 5G network operators like DISH are ushering in a new era of cybersecurity

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

The Market is Calling for Simple 360° Cybersecurity for Consumers

Four years ago, I swore I would never work in cybersecurity again. After completing a PhD in mathematics and statistics, my passion for innovation led me out of the ivory tower and into cybersecurity. I spent 15 wonderful years developing enterprise se… Continue reading The Market is Calling for Simple 360° Cybersecurity for Consumers

The top trends CSPs and enterprises will face in 2021 and beyond

Like most everyone else, our way of working has been significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, one thing that can’t be stopped, even if it may have been slowed, is the rollout of 5G, which remains a high priority around the world. A… Continue reading The top trends CSPs and enterprises will face in 2021 and beyond

Ginp Banking Trojan Exploits Covid-19 Fears

Even the staunchest digital puritans have been spurned to click on a thing or two due to FOMO or ’fear of missing out’. Our natural, healthy fear of missing out on something important is what fueled and sustains the social media explosion. Tech entrepr… Continue reading Ginp Banking Trojan Exploits Covid-19 Fears

Los Consumidores Mexicanos Esperan con Entusiasmo la Protección de la Ciberseguridad Basada en la Red

El 2020 está siendo un año difícil.  Mientras México se enfrenta a la pandemia de COVID-19, los ciudadanos también hacen frente a peligrosos virus y ataques informáticos que se propagan rápidamente por Internet. El virus humano ha provocado un crecimie… Continue reading Los Consumidores Mexicanos Esperan con Entusiasmo la Protección de la Ciberseguridad Basada en la Red

Is Telco Cybersecurity the New Competitive Edge for Service Providers?

In my 20+ years working for and with telecommunication providers around the world, I’ve witnessed firsthand how the industry has evolved to offer continuously improved services to a wide audience of consumers. One of the most amazing things about this … Continue reading Is Telco Cybersecurity the New Competitive Edge for Service Providers?

Cybersecurity & Coronavirus: Protecting Customers at Home

During these challenging times, when everyone is working, studying, and streaming from home, securing the home network is more important than ever.   I’m co-producing a webinar about this, where you can learn more about the growing threat la… Continue reading Cybersecurity & Coronavirus: Protecting Customers at Home

Connected Toys: What Are the Security & Privacy Risks?

(written with Eliyah Havemann and Dan Bloom)   As we approach the end of the year and enter the season of holiday gifting, it’s an excellent time to weigh-in on “high tech” connected toys and the joy, concern, and horror they may… Continue reading Connected Toys: What Are the Security & Privacy Risks?