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Nordic satellites targeted by Russia after Sweden’s NATO accession

Ryan Daws — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:46:47 +0000

Swedish authorities have accused Russia of deliberately targeting the country’s satellite networks with “harmful interference” shortly after Sweden’s accession to NATO earlier this year. This information comes from a previously unreported letter dated June 4, sent by the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) to the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), a United Nations agency based... Read more »

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FCC moves to strengthen internet routing security

Ryan Daws — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 09:43:57 +0000

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has unveiled a proposal aimed at bolstering the security of America’s networks against cyberattacks by improving internet routing security. The new initiative mandates that ISPs produce confidential reports detailing their efforts and plans to address vulnerabilities in the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), a fundamental technical protocol used for routing information... Read more »

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EU antitrust chief warns against telecoms mergers

Ryan Daws — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:24:05 +0000

EU competition chief Margrethe Vestager has issued a stern warning against further consolidation in the bloc’s telecommunications industry, countering a recent EU report that advocated for mergers among operators to bolster networks. Speaking at a conference in Brussels, Vestager forcefully rejected the notion that more concentrated national telecoms markets would lead to better outcomes. “No... Read more »

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FCC to decide on net neutrality’s future

Ryan Daws — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:03:19 +0000

The FCC is gearing up for a vote aimed at regaining regulatory power over ISPs and reinstating federal net neutrality rules discarded by the Trump administration in 2017. Net neutrality is designed to ensure that the choices of internet users, not ISPs, dictate online activities. Early in April, the FCC revealed its draft rules, which... Read more »

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SpaceX probed over Russia’s alleged Starlink use

Ryan Daws — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:49:49 +0000

Democratic lawmakers are investigating SpaceX over reports that Russia is using the company’s Starlink satellite internet service in occupied areas of Ukraine, raising concerns about potential violations of US sanctions and export controls. In a letter sent Wednesday to SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell, Reps. Jamie Raskin of Maryland and Robert Garcia of California cited intelligence... Read more »

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BT misses Huawei equipment ban deadline

Ryan Daws — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 16:01:37 +0000

The deadline set by the UK government for telecoms operators to remove Huawei equipment from their core networks has elapsed, with BT falling a bit short. In November 2022, the government issued formal legal notices to telecoms operators – including BT – outlining their obligations to eliminate Huawei kit due to security concerns. The initial... Read more »

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UK accuses Russia of sustained hacking campaign

Ryan Daws — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 13:30:38 +0000

The UK Government has accused Russia’s Security Service, the FSB, of orchestrating a sustained cyber-hacking campaign targeted at politicians and public figures. The group – identified as FSB Centre 18 – is alleged to have stolen and disseminated sensitive data through cyber-attacks, including materials related to the 2019 election. Despite Russia’s persistent denials, Foreign Secretary... Read more »

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UK to rejoin EU’s Copernicus and Horizon schemes

Ryan Daws — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 08:51:58 +0000

In a step forward for European space and scientific collaboration, the UK is set to rejoin the Copernicus and Horizon Europe programs. The UK was a major expertise and financial contributor to both programs prior to its decision to leave the EU. The EU blocked an agreement in the Brexit deal for the UK to... Read more »

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Truphone part-owner Roman Abramovich among sanctioned oligarchs

Ryan Daws — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:15:28 +0000

Truphone part-owner Roman Abramovich is among the latest Russian oligarchs to be sanctioned by the UK today. Abramovich made the bulk of his wealth from selling assets following the collapse of the Soviet Union. The assets were acquired far below market value in Russia’s controversial loans-for-shares privatisation initiative. Between 2000-2008, Abramovich was the governor of... Read more »

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Cyberattack targets Ukrainian gov websites amid Russia tensions

Ryan Daws — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 12:25:02 +0000

A large cyberattack that hit Ukrainian government websites told visitors to “be afraid and expect the worst”. Ukrainian authorities and companies regularly face cyberattacks that are suspected to primarily originate from Russian hackers, whether state-sponsored or acting independently. Many cyberattacks target critical infrastructure such as the power grid. “Ukrainian! All your personal data was uploaded... Read more »

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