News tagged: Positive Technologies

15 January, 2021

iBasis launches cloud-based security portfolio, partnering with Positive Technologies on signaling security

iBASIS, a provider of communications solutions for operators and digital players worldwide, has launched its Managed Cloud-Based Security Portfolio for mobile network operators (MNOs) around the globe. It is working in partnership with global telecoms security company, Positive Technologies, to cost-effectively and immediately deliver security intelligence. (more…)

06 January, 2021

The UK telecoms security bill: A signal of change in the global 5G industry?

Following the introduction of the Telecommunications Security Bill in the United Kingdom, the stakes for security compliance have never been greater. As Jimmy Jones, telecoms cyber security expert at Positive Technologies says, many have focused on the complete ban on Huawei’s involvement in the UK’s 5G network, which is a major aspect. (more…)

22 December, 2020

Attackers can exploit vulnerabilities in 5G networks to steal subscriber data

Positive Technologies has published its “5G standalone core security assessment”. The report discusses vulnerabilities and threats for subscribers and mobile network operators, which stem from the use of new standalone 5G network cores. (more…)

07 October, 2020

Road to 5G migration starts with securing 4G, says Positive Technologies report

Positive Technologies has published a new report called Migrating mobile networks to 5G: a smooth and secure approach. The report details how mobile network operators (MNOs) who have already begun upgrading to 5G networks can make the journey of migration from previous generation networks without exposing themselves and subscribers to existing and new risks. (more…)

10 June, 2020

All mobile operators vulnerable to denial of service and fraud through GTP protocol

Based on the findings gathered by Positive Technologies’ experts testing on mobile networks, a new report highlights the cyber security risks to networks that originate with the GTP protocol – which is used to transmit user data and control traffic on 2G, 3G, and 4G networks. Non-standalone 5G networks are also vulnerable. (more…)

14 June, 2018

Testing shows all 4G networks vulnerable to denial of service attacks, reports Positive Technologies

According to a report by Positive Technologies, flaws in the Diameter protocol can be used by an attacker to deprive subscribers of the high speeds and superior quality promised by 4G operators. In the case of many 4G-enabled devices—such as pipeline safety sensors and gas leak detectors (more…)

26 October, 2017

Don’t let software chew a dangerous hole in next generation networks and the IoT

Once deployed, the business of managing mobile networks used to be relatively straightforward. Voice and text had a certain predictability. Special events aside, usage of these two services would take place within a set of parameters that the forward-looking network ops team could estimate with sufficient accuracy to stop problems occurring. (more…)

11 October, 2017

Positive Technologies launches 4G and 5G security assessment service for mobile operators

Positive Technologies, which has performed audits of SS7 signaling networks since 2014, has launched PT Telecom Security Assessment to secure next-generation 4G and 5G networks. This new service will help telecom companies to stay safe from DoS attacks and billing fraud, (more…)

19 September, 2017

Vulnerabilities in mobile networks opens bitcoin wallets to hackers

Cryptocurrencies offer unprecedented transaction speeds and remittance security, but this is compromised by the weak security of digital wallets storing them. Positive Technologies has demonstrated an attack on a user account of Coinbase — one of the largest bitcoin exchanges in the world, (more…)

24 March, 2017

CSPs and IoT – Big challenge, big opportunity

The Internet of Things (IoT) industry means millions of objects will use networks to communicate with apps and services. Each one will demand bandwidth, security and quality of service commitments and while providing this will be a challenge, the proliferation of these connected devices is an opportunity communications service providers (CSPs) cannot ignore, writes Jonny Evans (more…)