CYBER INSIGHTS: Friday 17 January 2025 – Today’s SME Cybersecurity News & Intel

1). THREAT INTEL: UK Cyber professionals on high-alert as they anticipate state-actor attacks
on telecoms infrastructure #CyberSecurity #CyberAwareness #CyberSecurityAwareness #SME #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessOwner #ThreatIntel #StateActors #TelcoInfrastructure
UK Cyber professionals are on high-alert as they anticipate state-actor attacks on UK telecoms infrastructure after a spate of Salt Typhoon attacks on US infrastructure, first reported by the Wall Street Journal  US security officials revealed Salt Typhoon was able to record private conversations of ‘senior political figures’ after compromising major telecom firms including Verizon, AT&T and Lumen Technologies. Three further companies based in the US, Charter Communications, Consolidate Communications, and Windstream, have been added to the list of telecoms organizations compromised by the Chinese state-affiliated threat actor, although Verizon and AT&T have said …

3). SMART SECURITY – The Definitive Guide to Smart Device Security – CyberKPI: #CyberSecurity #CyberAwareness #CyberSecurityAwareness #SME #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessOwner #ThreatIntel #SmartSecurity #KPI
Device security is the safeguarding of internet-connected devices, such as mobile phones, laptops, PCs, tablets, IoT devices, including Automated Vehicles from cyberthreats and unauthorized access. Device security typically requires strong authentication, mobile device management tools, and restricted network access. The rise of smart devices has revolutionized how (SMEs) operate, offering new opportunities to increase efficiency, improve customer service, and reduce operational costs. As businesses adopt these innovations, the need for robust smart device security has never been more critical. Without adequate security measures, SMEs risk exposing sensitive data, experiencing costly downtime …