Partner content Attackers continue to nibble at Apple’s iOS security 3rd February 2021 Three vulnerabilities in Apple’s mobile software could be used to power drive-by download attacks and chained to exploit either iPhones or iPads, a researcher with security firm Kaspersky warned this week. Last week, Apple released an update to fix the three vulnerabilities — one in the kernel used by iOS and iPadOS and two in […]
News RapidSOS functionality helps 911 centers overcome outages after Nashville explosion 2nd February 2021 When the Dec. 25 explosion in Nashville caused outages that prevented 911 calls from being completed, many 911 centers turned to technology from cloud-based RapidSOS to both identify and locate emergency callers, so response efforts could be initiated, according to officials from RapidSOS and a Tennessee 911 center. Cassie Lowery, assistant director at Rutherford County […]
Partner content IoT supply-chain vulnerability poses threat to IIoT security 1st February 2021 Most companies that construct products with the aid of IIoT-based operations are likely to keep close tabs on the supply chain that provides a predictable stream of raw materials and services that allows them to crank out products and keep the business humming. But a second, underlying supply chain receives less scrutiny. And if the […]
Partner content Myanmar military shuts down Internet 1st February 2021 It used to be that the radio station was the first target in a coup. Now it’s the Internet. Myanmar’s military cut off much of the nation’s connectivity after they rounded up civilian leaders and announced a state of emergency in the early hours of Monday morning. The military leadership declared the November 8 election result, […]
Partner content Pay-or-get-breached ransomware schemes take off 1st February 2021 The “pay or get breached” ransomware trend — also known as the “double extortion” scheme — took off in 2020, despite the prolific Maze Team’s Nov. 1 announcement that it would be discontinuing operations. Using data collected by automated feeds, cyber-risk firm Digital Shadows documented 550 double-extortion postings on data leak sites maintained by more than […]
News Xcel Energy turns to Anterix, Motorola Solutions for initial 900 MHz LTE deployment 31st January 2021 Xcel Energy will launch the initial deployment of private wireless broadband using 900 MHz spectrum licensed to Anterix and network equipment form Motorola Solutions, according to Anterix President and CEO Rob Schwartz. “Xcel is another big step for us, continuing the momentum from the Ameren announcement that we talked about last year,” Schwartz said during […]
Partner content Digital identity is the new security control plane 31st January 2021 2020 saw a hugely accelerated evolution in the cybersecurity landscape. The pandemic pushed workforces remote and caused companies to move up plans for digital transformation, cloud services, and a plethora of remote access technologies. Meanwhile, the traditional operating models are not and will not be completely replaced in most organizations, and organizations have been left […]
Partner content IoT security needs pen testing approach 29th January 2021 IoT security is challenging—largely because the millions of IoT devices in the field can interact with enterprise systems in numerous ways. Internal systems—Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled door locks and lightbulbs in corporate office buildings, for example—as well as external ones, typically sitting at a remote site (aka an employee’s or contractor’s home more than not […]
Partner content Hyundai’s first BEV airport to take off in the UK 29th January 2021 A scheme for small urban all-electric powered air travel championed by Hyundai will see its first working airport built in the UK. Urban Air Port Air-One has been selected as a winner of the UK government’s Future Flight Challenge to develop aviation infrastructure and systems that enable the next generation of electric and autonomous air […]
News Newscan: FirstNet MegaRange means Mega Band 14 coverage 29th January 2021 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations Public Safety Advocate: FirstNet MegaRange means Mega Band 14 coverage! FCC Acting Chair says agency reviewing reports of East Coast Internet outages For next steps on telehealth, look to the states AT&T’s public-safety network knows which floor first responders are on Why Russia may have stepped up its […]
Latest 3GPP standards-development work includes new classes of HPUE, progress on mission-critical services 1 22nd April 2024
Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority? 3 24th March 2024
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