Telecom

One of the sectors most vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks is the telecommunications sector.
The very nature of their business means that telecom companies provide many opportunities for ‘malicious actors’ to gain unauthorized access to their data. An example of this is the use of Mobile devices that are highly vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Similarly, home routers and unsecure mobile apps can also be easily hijacked.

Cyber-attacks in the telecom sector can focus on the following

• Credit Card and ID theft
• Damage to websites
• Loss of reputation

In addition, if an attack were to occur on a major telecom provider infrastructure, the consequences would be far-reaching, and could potentially impact a whole country, with businesses, consumers and government agencies likely affected. Such an attack would have major ramifications for the telecom brand’s reputation and trust worthiness.