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Stay ahead of the latest cybersecurity trends with Cyberside Chats—your go-to cybersecurity podcast for breaking news, emerging threats, and actionable solutions. Whether you’re a cybersecurity pro or an executive who wants to understand how to protect your organization, cybersecurity experts Sherri Davidoff and Matt Durrin will help you understand and proactively prepare for today’s top cybersecurity threats, AI-driven attack and defense strategies, and more!
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Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Recent telecom breaches have exposed a critical security risk for businesses everywhere. Nation-state hackers and cybercriminals are stealing metadata, tracking high-profile targets, and even intercepting calls—all without breaking into corporate networks. In this episode, we analyze major telecom hacks, including the Salt Typhoon breach, and share practical strategies for IT leaders to protect their organizations from targeted attacks using telecom data.
Key Takeaways:
- Strengthen authentication for financial transactions. Don’t rely on the phone!
- Train staff to recognize spoofed calls and phishing texts that mimic trusted partners. Stay aware – assume telecom metadata can be weaponized
- Limit what employees share over calls and texts. Consider using encrypted communications, such as Signal, for any highly sensitive conversations.
- Require telecom service providers to disclose security practices and past breaches
- Have a contingency plan for telecom outages, including backup communication channels and alternative ways to verify urgent requests.
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