Scworld Telecommunications Sector Targeted by Ransomware and Nation-State Attacks in 2025
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In 2025, the telecommunications sector experienced significant cyber threats, including 90 confirmed ransomware attacks and increased activity from nation-state actors, particularly from China and North Korea. Cyble's report documented a total of 444 cybersecurity incidents, with ransomware groups like Qilin, Akira, and Play being the most active, accounting for nearly 39% of the cases.
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