---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message-ID: <20190410164249.GA15611@telecom.csail.mit.edu> Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2019 16:42:49 +0000 From: Bill Horne <bill@horneQRM.net> Subject: Verizon issues patch for vulnerabilities on millions of Fios routers If you have a Verizon Fios Quantum Gateway router, get the latest update. By Alfred Ng Verizon is sending out an update for millions of its routers after security researchers discovered vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to take over the devices. On Tuesday, researchers from Tenable detailed three vulnerabilities with Verizon's Fios Quantum Gateway router. The security company said that it disclosed these security flaws to Verizon in December and that Verizon issued a fix on March 13. https://www.cnet.com/news/verizon-issues-patch-for-vulnerabilities-on-millions-of-fios-routers/ -- Bill Horne (Remove QRM from my email address to write to me directly) ------------------------------ Message-ID: <20190410164554.GA15639@telecom.csail.mit.edu> Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2019 16:45:54 +0000 From: Bill Horne <bill@horneQRM.net> Subject: In Verizon 5G launch city, reviewers have trouble even finding a signal Reviewers struggle to locate Verizon 5G signals in launch areas of Chicago. By Jon Brodkin Verizon launched its mobile 5G network last week in "select areas" of Minneapolis and Chicago, and a speed test shared by a Verizon spokesperson showed an impressive download speed of 762Mbps. But the single speed test displayed by Verizon was conducted near a tower with clear line of sight to that tower. Actually finding a 5G signal elsewhere in Verizon's launch areas is much more difficult, according to tests by The Verge and CNET. https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2019/04/in-verizon-5g-launch-city-reviewers-have-trouble-even-finding-a-signal/ -- Bill Horne (Remove QRM from my email address to write to me directly) ------------------------------ Message-ID: <F40A96F2-F468-44C3-8259-AB3A4DDA352D@roscom.com> Date: 10 Apr 2019 01:33:40 -0400 From: "Monty Solomon" <monty@roscom.com> Subject: Well-funded surveillance operation infected both iOS and Android devices Malware that stole contacts, audio, location and more was under development for years. By Dan Goodin Researchers recently discovered a well-funded mobile phone surveillance operation that was capable of surreptitiously stealing a variety of data from phones running both the iOS and Android operating systems. Researchers believe the malware is so-called "lawful intercept" software sold to law-enforcement and governments. Exodus, as the malware for Android phones has been dubbed, was under development for at least five years. It was spread in apps disguised as service applications from Italian mobile operators. Exodus was hidden inside apps available on phishing websites and nearly 25 apps available in Google Play. In a report published two weeks ago, researchers at Security without Borders said Exodus infected phones estimated to be in the "several hundreds if not a thousand or more." https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2019/04/well-funded-surveillance-operation-infected-both-ios-and-android-devices/ ------------------------------ ********************************************* End of telecom Digest Thu, 11 Apr 2019