Virgin Media O2 is negotiating a landmark £2 billion takeover of Netomnia that would reshape the UK broadband landscape. The deal would create a formidable challenger to BT’s Openreach dominance while signaling long-awaited market consolidation.
Nvidia is making a strategic $1 billion investment in Nokia, acquiring a 2.9% stake in the telecom giant. The partnership aims to integrate AI into next-generation networks and data center infrastructure, marking a significant shift in both companies’ strategies.
Iranian state-linked hackers have compromised more than 100 government and diplomatic networks across the Middle East and North Africa. The MuddyWater group used hijacked email accounts and VPN services to deploy sophisticated malware in a months-long campaign.
Security researchers have uncovered a major cyberespionage campaign targeting government entities across the Middle East and North Africa, with Iranian-linked hackers reportedly breaching more than 100 organizations. According to reports from cybersecurity firm Group-IB, the MuddyWater group – also known as APT34, OilRig, and TA450 – has been conducting this sophisticated operation since August, focusing primarily on diplomatic and government networks.
Three technology giants are collaborating on a Swedish validation lab designed to simplify telecom cloud integration. The initiative aims to help operators deploy scalable 5G core infrastructure without assuming complex system integrator roles.
Technology leaders Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Ericsson, and Red Hat are establishing a joint validation laboratory in Sweden to address telecommunications operators’ challenges with 5G core network deployments, according to industry reports. The facility, located near Ericsson’s headquarters, will focus on creating integrated multivendor platforms that meet stringent telecom requirements for scalability and reliability.
BT Group has revealed executive changes in its network leadership team. Howard Watson will retire from his chief security and networks officer position in March 2026, with Greg McCall taking over the role effective January 2026. The transition comes as BT pushes forward with major network expansion initiatives.
BT Group has announced that Howard Watson, the company’s long-serving chief security and networks officer, will retire from his position in March 2026, according to company reports. Sources indicate that Greg McCall, currently chief networks officer, will assume the expanded role of chief security and networks officer effective January 1, 2026, marking a significant leadership transition for the telecommunications giant.
** A 20-year-old Massachusetts man has been sentenced to four years in prison for hacking education software provider PowerSchool and extorting the company. The breach exposed sensitive data of millions nationwide, leading to a multi-million dollar restitution order. **CONTENT:**
A Massachusetts man has been handed a four-year prison sentence for his role in a high-profile cyberattack that compromised the data of millions of students and teachers through the education software provider PowerSchool. Matthew Lane, 20, exploited security vulnerabilities to access sensitive information and demand ransom payments, highlighting growing concerns in cybersecurity and data protection.
The Army National Guard is deploying specialized cyber units to protect cities from hackers targeting critical infrastructure. This initiative comes as US cities face increasing cyberattacks on municipal systems, utilities, and public services.
The Army National Guard is mobilizing specialized cyber defense teams to protect American cities from hackers targeting critical infrastructure systems. This new initiative represents a significant escalation in the military’s role in domestic cybersecurity as municipalities struggle to defend against sophisticated digital attacks.
