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A collection of security flaws in the firmware implementation of 5G mobile network modems from major chipset vendors such as MediaTek and Qualcomm impact USB and IoT modems as well as hundreds of...
A new set of vulnerabilities in 5G modems by Qualcomm and MediaTek, collectively called "5Ghoul," impact 710 5G smartphone models from Google partners and Apple, routers, and USB modems. The researchers discovered the flaws while experimenting with 5G modem firmware analysis and report that the flaws are easy to exploit over-the-air by impersonating a legitimate 5G base station.
U.S. cybersecurity and intelligence agencies have released a set of recommendations to address security concerns with 5G standalone network slicing and harden them against possible threats. "The threat landscape in 5G is dynamic; due to this, advanced monitoring, auditing, and other analytical capabilities are required to meet certain levels of network slicing service level requirements over time," the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the National Security Agency said.
Malaysia could be putting itself on a collision course with the EU and US as the country looks set to allow Chinese suppliers including Huawei a chance to play a part in its planned 5G network rollout. The Southeast Asian nation said it will not interfere with commercial decisions made by telecoms operators in the country over who supplies the network kit for its second 5G network.
5G encompasses robust security features that guarantee confidentiality, integrity, and availability of network services and user data. Essential 5G security methods and technologies include encryption, privacy protection, authentication and authorization, network slicing, and network equipment security assurance.
Economic perils notwithstanding, 94% of tech leaders are committed to investing in new tools and technologies, including AI, according to a survey by EY. The new poll suggests tech leaders view this investment strategy, particularly for cybersecurity, as a way to weather geopolitical uncertainty and the economic downturn. Ken Englund, the technology, media and telecommunications leader for EY Americas, said in the press release about this EY survey that the results suggest resiliency in the face of buffeting uncertainties.
5G connectivity has reached a tipping point globally as 5G networks are now active in 47 of the world's 70 largest economies by GDP, according to Viavi. 5G Standalone networks, meaning networks that have been built using a new 5G core and which operate independently of existing 4G infrastructure, are rapidly gaining momentum around the world.
Global 5G wireless connections increased by 76% from the end of 2021 to the end of 2022, reaching up to 1.05 billion, and it will touch a mark of 5.9 billion by the end of 2027, according to Omdia and 5G Americas. Global 5G connections are forecast to accelerate in 2023, approaching 2 billion and reaching 5.9 billion by the end of 2027.
The dangers of 5G security Networks are only as strong as their weakest link Must-read security coverage. Among other things, 5G constitutes networks linked, often weakly, because each network and device within it may have different security protocols and technology.
The National Security Agency, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, have published a joint report that highlights the most likely risks and potential threats in 5G network slicing implementations. The 5G network slicing report builds upon Potential Threat Vectors to 5G Infrastructure, a paper published last year by the Enduring Security Framework cross-sector working group focused on addressing risks and threats to the security and stability of U.S. national security systems.