Security News > 2016 > August > Cybercriminals select insiders to attack telecom providers (Help Net Security)
2016-08-24 13:00
Cybercriminals are using insiders to gain access to telecommunications networks and subscriber data, according to Kaspersky Lab. In addition, these criminals are also recruiting disillusioned employees through underground channels and blackmailing staff using compromising information gathered from open sources. Telecommunications providers are a top target for cyber-attacks. They operate and manage the world’s networks, voice and data transmissions and store vast amounts of sensitive data, and this makes them a highly attractive target for cybercriminals … More →
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