Cybercrime group ShinyHunters leaked data allegedly stolen from Charter Communications, exposing millions of customer records after a failed extortion attempt. The ShinyHunters extortion group has published data allegedly stolen from Charter Communications after the company apparently refused to pay a ransom. Charter Communications is one of the largest telecommunications companies in the United States. It…
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Coffee with the Council Podcast: Nominate Now for the Global Executive Assessor Roundtable (GEAR)
Welcome to our podcast series, Coffee with the Council. I’m Alicia Malone, Director of Communications and Public Relations for the PCI Security Standards Council. In today’s episode, I’m excited to announce that the Council will open the nomination period for the next Global Executive Assessor Roundtable on June 1st. This roundtable, or GEAR as…
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ShinyHunters Alleges 42M Records Stolen from Charter Communications
Charter Communications confirmed a cybersecurity incident after the ShinyHunters extortion group claimed it stole customer data and threatened to leak the information unless a ransom was paid. The company, which operates under the Spectrum brand, said it is investigating the incident and coordinating with authorities. “The Charter breach is a reminder that the most sophisticated…
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Top 6 UCaaS Providers for Businesses in 2026
Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) is essential for modern businesses looking to stay connected in today’s fast-moving work environment. By combining video conferencing, VoIP, messaging, and collaboration tools into a single cloud-based platform, UCaaS helps teams communicate and collaborate in real time from anywhere. As remote and hybrid work continue to evolve in 2026,…
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Charter confirms data breach after ShinyHunters extortion threat
U.S. telecommunications giant Charter Communications has confirmed it suffered a data breach after the ShinyHunters extortion group threatened to leak stolen data unless a ransom is paid. […]
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GoTo Launches Connect CX Complete and LogMeIn AI Updates
Cloud communications and IT organization GoTo has announced two new products: the launch of a new AI-powered offering called GoTo Connect CX Complete and a series of new features for its LogMeIn Resolve and LogMeIn Rescue solutions. These announcements coincide with the company’s publication of its latest industry research on the IT workplace amid the…
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FCC Softens Ban on Foreign-Made Routers
The Federal Communications Commission eased some restrictions and pushed back deadlines for foreign router manufacturers, but the ban is still in place.
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TD SYNNEX Adds BCM One Voice and UCaaS Services
TD SYNNEX is adding more communications firepower to its partner ecosystem through a new partnership with BCM One, bringing voice, network services, and white-label UCaaS into the mix. Through the agreement, partners can now offer Pure IP’s global voice and network services alongside SkySwitch’s white-label UCaaS platform. It makes it much easier to integrate communications…
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FCC tightens KYC rules for telecoms, closes loophole for banned foreign services
The Federal Communications Commission approved new regulations Wednesday designed to crack down on robocalling, protect telecommunications networks from cyberattacks and further vet equipment-testing labs based overseas. Commissioners unanimously passed a measure to strengthen telecom companies’ “Know Your Customer” requirements for verifying callers’ identities. Among the potential solutions being considered are requiring telecoms to verify a…
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UK probes Telegram, teen chat sites over CSAM sharing concerns
Ofcom, the United Kingdom’s independent communications regulator, has launched an investigation into Telegram based on evidence suggesting it’s being used to share child sexual abuse material (CSAM). […]
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PSA Singapore Strengthens Global Maritime Leadership with Motorola Solutions’ Technology
PSA Singapore has chosen Motorola Solutions’ (NYSE: MSI) advanced TETRA digital radio communications to strengthen safety and efficiency across its operations while supporting its ongoing expansion through the Tuas Mega Port project.
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April Patch Tuesday roundup: Zero day vulnerabilities and critical bugs
A critical hole in Windows Internet Key Exchange for secure communications, an actively exploited zero day in Microsoft SharePoint and a critical SQL injection vulnerability in a SAP product are the focus of the April Patch Tuesday releases requiring immediate attention from IT security teams. “April’s threat landscape is defined by immediate, real-world exploitation rather…
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NiCE CXone Integration with Epic Brings Patient Engagement and Context into One Workspace
New integration unifies communications and data in a single, AI-powered interface within Epic, enabling more connected, personalised, and efficient experiences
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Microsoft adds high-volume email sending to Exchange Online
Organizations that rely on Exchange Online for internal communications have long needed a way to send large volumes of automated messages, such as payroll notifications, IT alerts, and security advisories, without running into the sending limits designed for person-to-person email. Microsoft has addressed that with the general availability of High Volume Email (HVE) in Exchange…
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Google: The quantum apocalypse is coming sooner than we thought
Google isn’t just responsible for the encryption of a big chunk of the communications on the internet. It is also building its own quantum computers, so it’s well placed to evaluate how close the technology is to fruition. Until now, the company has been aligned with the NIST timeline, which specifies 2030 for deprecating quantum-unsafe…
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Google: The quantum apocalypse is coming sooner than we thought
Google isn’t just responsible for the encryption of a big chunk of the communications on the internet. It is also building its own quantum computers, so it’s well placed to evaluate how close the technology is to fruition. Until now, the company has been aligned with the NIST timeline, which specifies 2030 for deprecating quantum-unsafe…
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Is the FCC’s Router Ban the Wrong Fix?
The agency put foreign-made consumer routers on its list of prohibited communications devices, but the ban could create more problems down the road.
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FCC pushes new rules to crack down on robocallers, foreign call centers
The Federal Communications Commission is moving to crack down on illegal robocalls and the use of foreign call centers. At a meeting Thursday, the three-member commission unanimously approved a new proposed regulation to increase certification and disclosure requirements for obtaining phone numbers, while also expanding those same requirements to all providers seeking phone numbers from…
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Supreme Court Limits Liability for Internet Service Providers
The court ruled that Cox Communications can’t be held liable for knowing its users were downloading and sharing music illegally.
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US: FCC Bans Foreign-Made Routers Over National Security Concerns
The US Federal Communications Commission has placed all “consumer-grade” internet routers produced outside the US on its “covered list”
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FCC Bans New Foreign-Made Routers Over Supply Chain and Cyber Risk Concerns
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said on Monday that it was banning the import of new, foreign-made consumer routers, citing “unacceptable” risks to cyber and national security. The action was designed to safeguard Americans and the underlying communications networks the country relies on, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said in a post on X. The…
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FCC bans new routers made outside the USA over security risks
The Federal Communications Commission has updated its Covered List to include all consumer routers made in foreign countries, banning the sale of new models in the U.S. […]
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Critics call FCC router rule a ‘big swing’ that could create more supply chain uncertainty
The Federal Communications Commission’s move to ban foreign-made routers touches on a real threat, but critics say the agency rule is overly broad, practically unworkable and doesn’t meaningfully address weaknesses in router security that have led to major breaches on American governments and businesses. Under the Secure Equipment Act and Secure Networks Act, the FCC…
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Uncle Sam closes the door on all new foreign-made routers
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has imposed a ban on all new routers manufactured overseas being imported into and sold within the United States. The post Uncle Sam closes the door on all new foreign-made routers appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Russia establishes Vienna as key western spy hub targeting NATO
Russia uses Vienna as its largest Western spy hub, monitoring NATO and other sensitive communications via diplomatic sites and satellite dishes. Western intelligence reports that Russia has transformed Vienna into its largest Western spy hub, steadily expanding surveillance over the past two years. Using diplomatic compounds and rooftop satellite clusters, Russia monitors sensitive communications across…
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GoTo Launches New LogMeIn Partner Network
Cloud communications and IT organization, GoTo, is launching its new LogMeIn Partner Network, a program that supports IT partners and MSPs with solutions, resources, and enablement opportunities for business growth. GSI and MSP support for a competitive landscape The new partner network is designed to maximize partner success and support technology partners, resellers, Global System…
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KEEQuant advances chip-scale QKD for telecom, data centers, and critical infrastructure
KEEQuant has announced its commercial chip-scale QKD technology, marking an advance in quantum-secure communications. The system replaces bulky optical assemblies with photonic integration, lowering the cost and complexity of quantum key distribution and making quantum-safe key exchange a practical upgrade for telecom operators, data center providers, and critical infrastructure organizations. The result is smaller, more…
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Zoom expands agentic AI platform to automate enterprise workflows
Zoom Communications said it is expanding its enterprise agentic AI platform with workflow orchestration capabilities across Zoom Workplace, Zoom Phone, and Zoom CX. The aim is to help organizations automate tasks and trigger workflows based on interactions across its services. The update includes new capabilities such as custom and prebuilt AI agents that can be…
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Smart Communications Achieves CSA STAR Level 2 Certification, Deepening Its Commitment to Digital Trust and Secure Cloud Innovation in Singapore
With AWS Singapore infrastructure, Smart Communications enables secure, cloud-first digital customer interactions and enterprise-grade resilience
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Coffee with the Council Podcast: PCI SSC Publishes First-Ever Annual Report
Welcome to our podcast series, Coffee with the Council. I’m Alicia Malone, Director of Communications and Public Relations for the PCI Security Standards Council. Well, it is hard to believe that we are already in February, but as we kick off 2026, we want to take a moment to also acknowledge all that the…
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Encrypted RCS messaging support lands in Apple’s iOS 26.4 developer build
Apple is testing end-to-end encrypted Rich Communications Services (RCS) messaging in the iOS 26.4 developer beta. Apple has added end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging to the iOS and iPadOS 26.4 developer beta. The feature, still in testing, will roll out in a future update across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS. Apple notes that E2EE is not…