Security News

Latest 4G, 5G phone-location slurp attack is a doozy, but won't Torpedo Average Joe or Jane
2019-02-26 19:34

Needs manpower, bags of time, full knowledge of target Analysis A group of infosec researchers have uncovered a neat way to track a phone's location via 4G or 5G. However, the mechanics of the...

Huawei Says US Has 'No Evidence' of 5G Spying Allegations
2019-02-26 13:13

Huawei's chairman said Tuesday that the United States has "no evidence" that its equipment to build next-generation 5G wireless networks could be used as a vehicle for Chinese spy operations. read more

ToRPEDO Privacy Attack on 4G/5G Networks Affects All U.S. Carriers
2019-02-25 16:39

The attack threatens users with location-tracking, DoS, fake notifications and more.

New privacy-breaking attacks against phones on 4G and 5G cellular networks
2019-02-25 13:55

Three new attacks can be used to track the location and intercept calls of phone users connected to 4G and 5G cellular networks, researchers from Purdue University and The University of Iowa have...

New Attacks Against 4G, 5G Mobile Networks Re-Enable IMSI Catchers
2019-02-25 11:33

At NDSS Symposium 2019, a group of university researchers yesterday revealed newly discovered cellular network vulnerabilities that impact both 4G and 5G LTE protocols. According to a paper...

Intel releases new end-to-end solution for 5G
2019-02-25 08:59

Intel announced the Intel FPGA Programmable Acceleration Card N3000 (Intel FPGA PAC N3000), designed for service providers to enable 5G next-generation core and virtualized radio access network...

A10 Networks ships 100 Gbps NFV solution for 5G secure application services
2019-02-25 00:00

A10 Networks announced that it has shipped the industry-leading 100 Gbps virtual machine for 5G secure application services with the Thunder Convergent Firewall (CFW). The solution has already...

Spark Connected launches The Gorgon, a new wireless power solution for 5G networks
2019-02-20 00:55

Spark Connected, a leading technology developer of advanced and innovative wireless power system solutions, announced a proprietary 30-Watt wireless power solution, named The Gorgon specifically...

Juniper Networks expedites 5G transformation
2019-02-14 01:30

Juniper Networks, an industry leader in automated, scalable and secure networks, announced a major refresh to its metro, edge and core solutions to accelerate service providers’ 5G transformation....

France to Tighten 5G Security: Minister
2019-02-07 13:04

France will soon make proposals to reinforce the security of mobile telephone networks, Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire said Wednesday after the US stepped up pressure on Europe to block China's...