(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/BanksPhotos) The FCC’s Enforcement Bureau has determined that employees at AT&T call centers illegally accessed the personal information of nearly 280,000 customers. Following the investigation, the Federal Communications Commission imposed a $25 million fine on AT&T for unauthorized use and inadequate protection of customer data. “As the nation’s expert agency on communications networks, … Read more

Cybersecurity firm Check Point Software warns that we have entered a new, heightened post-truth era as cybercriminal groups increasingly exploit artificial intelligence (AI). Using generative AI tools, attackers can spread disinformation that appears far more credible, enabling sophisticated campaigns that deliver harmful threats. Victims of ransomware attacks During the first three quarters of this year, … Read more

Fixed broadband revenue is poised to overtake fixed voice next year, according to new research from Ovum. Ovum’s report, titled Global Fixed Voice and Broadband Market Outlook: 2011–16, shows a clear shift in consumer behavior: traditional landline usage is shrinking while demand for fixed broadband keeps rising. The analyst firm forecasts an 18 percent decline … Read more

AI phishing ransomware is the fastest-growing threat in cybersecurity, according to the Acronis Cyberthreats Report H2 2025. The report, based on global telemetry from the Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) and the company’s worldwide sensor network, clearly shows how cyberthreats escalated sharply during 2025, with particular intensity in the second half of the year. The … Read more

The dreaded buffering wheel is a familiar frustration for many cable internet users. If you’ve relied on cable for years, it’s understandable to feel hesitant about switching. Fibre internet, however, transforms that experience. More households are making the move, and here’s a clear look at why fibre could be the upgrade your home needs. Why … Read more

The German government’s decision to free up the entire 3.4–3.8 GHz band (C‑Band) has been welcomed by the GSMA as a positive step for the development of global 5G services — though the industry body also raised some cautions. Making the full complement of spectrum in this important mid‑band available in a timely manner demonstrates … Read more

Security experts at Barracuda Networks warn of email-based attacks that abuse well-known platforms like Microsoft Teams and Facebook to trick recipients into handing over login credentials and payment information. These threats are among several highlighted in Barracuda’s latest “Email Threat Radar”. One tactic involves attackers leveraging Microsoft Teams for so-called callback phishing. Victims are added … Read more

Broadcaster Sky has announced the return of the second series of “Fit in 5,” a video-on-demand (VOD) fitness series produced in partnership with wearable health and fitness company Fitbit. The first series, created by fitness trainer Marvin Ambrosius, featured presenters Kirsty Gallacher and Melanie Sykes leading viewers through short, focused workouts across 18 episodes. The … Read more

The Volkswagen Group has issued a statement in response to claims by the ransomware group 8Base, who say they stole and leaked sensitive information from the automaker. The German company stresses that its core IT infrastructure remains unaffected, but the brief statement leaves several questions unanswered — including whether the incident may be linked to … Read more

The rise of fiber optics was long expected to render copper obsolete in telecommunications, even though copper remains more widespread and less costly. That assumption is now shifting as new technologies revive copper, making it faster, stronger and more capable. One of the key problems with small cells is the amount of fiber that is … Read more