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Cloud apps replace web as source for most malware downloads

New research shows that enterprise organizations these days are far more likely to experience malware downloads from cloud applications than any other source. Researchers at Netskope recently analyzed data gathered from customer networks and discovered that more than two-thirds of malware downloaded to enterprise networks between Jan. 1, 2020, and Nov. 30, 2021, originated from […]

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MWC, WISPA, NAB, IWCE still plan in-person events, but others cancel

As the dust settles on last week’s in-person CES trade show in Las Vegas, some event coordinators have either canceled their own upcoming trade shows or plan to switch to a virtual format. Others, however, are forging ahead with plans to hold in-person gatherings in the coming weeks and months. “We expect over 1,500 exhibitors […]

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7 Predictions for global energy cybersecurity in 2022

We now live in a world where cyberattacks can shut down critical infrastructure. Those who follow the mega-trends driving the global economy — like the convergence of the digital revolution and the energy transition — understand that with more and more critical infrastructure remotely operated or digitally managed, it was only a matter of time […]

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Microsoft opens up about AT&T’s 5G core

Roughly six months into their groundbreaking agreement, Microsoft reported that it is making progress in transferring AT&T’s 5G cloud and core into Microsoft’s Azure operations. Microsoft also reported that it has received interest in the effort “from many operators, partners and customers.” That’s noteworthy considering Microsoft is using its work with AT&T to improve its new Azure […]

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Motorola Solutions appeals Airwave investigation decision by CMA

Motorola Solutions has asked the United Kingdom (UK) Competition Appeal Tribunal to review a regulator’s decision to investigate the company’s highly profitable Airwave TETRA network that serves UK public-safety agencies, according to a summary of the challenge published this week. Motorola Solutions submitted on Dec. 22 its request seeking tribunal review of the Competition and […]

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Biden’s FCC, NTIA nominees stuck in the Senate

The US Senate returned to work for the new year on Monday with a long list of things to do, including debating the future of voting rights, attempting to pass President Biden’s “Build Back Better” bill and commemorating a year since the US Capitol was stormed by a mob of Trump devotees. Adding to that […]

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A three-step plan for a citizen-first cybersecurity strategy in cities and counties

Cyberattacks against states and municipalities have increased significantly in the last year, with school districts, city halls and police departments among the most vulnerable. Ransomware attacks in particular are on the rise. In 2020, more than 2,000 public sector organizations—including municipalities—were targeted in these attacks. These incidents highlight how local governments can become an easy target […]

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Public-safety LMR licensing activity increases in 2021, but business sector still struggles

As expected, land-mobile-radio (LMR) licensing activity in the public-safety and business-industrial sectors rebounded from all-time low levels in 2020, but the growth was not as strong as many industry observers had expected, given favorable changes in the economic and regulatory environments during 2021. Public-safety LMR licensing jumped significantly in 2021, as 3,124 applications were filed—78 […]

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Newscan: AT&T, Verizon agree to delay C-band launch to Jan. 19

Web Roundup Items from other news organizations AT&T, Verizon agree to delay C-band launch to Jan. 19 When utilities burn your house down and get away with it The Pentagon’s cloud war is (finally) nearing conclusion The implications of publicly disclosing cyberattacks Remote work increases accessibility, widens talent pool Covid microchip developer says there’s no […]

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Verizon, AT&T reject federal request to delay 5G on C-band

On New Year’s Eve, US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Federal Aviation Administration chief Steve Dickson asked AT&T and Verizon to delay their launch of 5G in C-band spectrum by two weeks. That delay, they explained, would give federal regulators more time to figure out whether 5G operations in C-band spectrum might affect aircraft radio […]

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Cloud apps replace web as source for most malware downloads

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MWC, WISPA, NAB, IWCE still plan in-person events, but others cancel

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7 Predictions for global energy cybersecurity in 2022

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Microsoft opens up about AT&T’s 5G core

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Motorola Solutions appeals Airwave investigation decision by CMA

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Biden’s FCC, NTIA nominees stuck in the Senate

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A three-step plan for a citizen-first cybersecurity strategy in cities and counties

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Public-safety LMR licensing activity increases in 2021, but business sector still struggles

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Newscan: AT&T, Verizon agree to delay C-band launch to Jan. 19

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Verizon, AT&T reject federal request to delay 5G on C-band

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Newscan: Major airlines say the 5G doomsday scenario is over dlvr.it/SHZgm0

Researchers discover dangerous firmware-level rootkit dlvr.it/SHWdCt

2022 Predictions for AI in IT, Data Centers dlvr.it/SHWd9y

How the launch of ‘real’ 5G turned into an unmitigated PR disaster dlvr.it/SHVLGP

Data protection, cloud advancement and containerization: 2022 state and local priorities dlvr.it/SHVBc6

NextNav selected by ‘top wireless carrier’ to deliver Z-axis location for 911 calls dlvr.it/SHSN62

ESChat: Josh Lober discusses integration with Siyata SD-7 IoT radio dlvr.it/SHRmFv

Newscan: FAA exempts helicopter medevacs from 5G restrictions dlvr.it/SHQp3b