Nokia and Viettel Group Partner for Nationwide 5G Deployment in Vietnam
Nokia and Viettel Group have announced a significant partnership aimed at deploying 5G infrastructure throughout Vietnam, marking a pivotal step in the country’s digital transformation. This collaboration is set to cover 22 provinces and reflects the Vietnamese government’s strategic vision…
India’s Strategic Overhaul of Telecommunications for Inclusive Growth
The Indian government’s ambitious strategy to transform its telecommunications sector aims not only to enhance connectivity but also to foster inclusive economic growth. With the goal of digitally empowering the nation, the government is implementing a series of initiatives that…
T-Mobile's T-Priority Initiative: Enhancing Communication for First Responders
The need for seamless communication during emergencies cannot be overstated. In recognition of this fact, T-Mobile has launched its T-Priority initiative, specifically aimed at empowering first responders in their life-saving missions. This program seeks to enhance connectivity and security for…
Telecom Operators in India Demand OTT App Regulation Amid Financial Struggles
In recent discussions, Indian telecom operators are expressing profound concerns regarding the regulatory landscape of over-the-top (OTT) messaging and calling applications. Prominent services like WhatsApp and Telegram have increasingly come under scrutiny as operators argue that these platforms should face…
ENISA Set to Develop Cybersecurity Certification for EU's Digital ID Wallets
The European Union’s commitment to a cohesive digital identity framework is taking a significant step forward with the EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) leading an initiative to create a cybersecurity certification scheme for the newly proposed Digital Identity Wallets (EUDI)….
CrowdStrike's Global IT Outage: A Wake-Up Call for Cybersecurity Practices
In today’s interconnected world, a single software update can bring a global giant to its knees. This was evident when CrowdStrike, a prominent cybersecurity firm, faced a significant backlash over a faulty update that led to a widespread IT outage…
Quad Leaders Set Principles for Digital Public Infrastructure
The recent 6th Quad Leaders’ Summit held in Wilmington, Delaware, by the leaders of the United States, India, Japan, and Australia marked a significant milestone in the approach to developing Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). Recognizing that digital technologies can profoundly…
CISA Head Criticises Tech Vendors for Insecure Software, Calls for Greater Accountability
Jen Easterly, the head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), recently underscored a pressing concern at Mandiant’s mWise conference: the profound shortcomings of software vendors in delivering secure products. Easterly pointed out that these vendors often sow the…
Telegram Used to Leak Medical Data: A Wake-Up Call for Privacy Protection
In today’s interconnected world, where data breaches are becoming increasingly common, the latest incident involving Telegram demonstrates just how vulnerable sensitive information can be. Recently, a hacker operating under the alias xenZen claimed responsibility for leaking over 7 terabytes of…
Hack Exposes Disney Data, Leading to Slack Phase-Out
In the wake of a significant data breach, Disney has announced plans to discontinue the use of Slack for internal communication. This decision follows a cyberattack by the hacking group known as NullBulge, which resulted in the leak of over…
