Security

Cryptography is a foundational security technology used to protect digital information by providing the underpinnings for confidentiality, authentication and integrity. Today’s cryptographic algorithms may soon be undermined by emerging attacks, including the realization of a cryptographically relevant quantum computer (CRQC). Such attacks pose a very real and increasingly urgent threat across virtually all industries and […]

Ransomware has changed a lot in the past few years. The term refers to a form of malicious software loaded by attackers to restrict access to files and other data with the intention of extracting payment from the owners of that data. CableLabs has been working to make sure that residential and business subscribers have […]

Last month’s Hacker Summer Camp brought together hackers, researchers, practitioners and leaders in cybersecurity to review the cutting edge of security research, share tools and techniques, and find out what’s at the front of everyone’s mind in the security space. So, what was at the forefront of the conversation this year in Las Vegas, and […]

Residential proxies and decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePINs) are technologies that enable end users to participate in semi-anonymous communications similar in function to virtual private networks (VPNs) by essentially sharing their broadband connection with anonymous third-party users. These types of networks are not new, but they have become more popular, easier to set up (sometimes […]

Threats to internet routing infrastructure are diverse, persistent and changing — leaving critical communications networks susceptible to severe disruptions, such as data leakage, network outages and unauthorized access to sensitive information. Securing core routing protocols — including the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and the Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) — is an integral facet of […]

In recent years, the U.S. government has undertaken efforts to adopt a zero trust architecture strategy for security to protect critical data and infrastructure across federal systems. It has also urged critical infrastructure sectors — including the broadband industry — to implement zero trust concepts within their networks. The industry plays a key role in […]

This year has been a particularly interesting one for cybersecurity. Notable incidents and other areas of focus in cybersecurity set the backdrop for “Hacker Summer Camp 2024” in Las Vegas in August. Topics frequently alluded to during this year’s conferences included: Increased focus on critical infrastructure — Critical infrastructure is increasingly complex, distributed and difficult […]

We are witnessing a transformation in the security landscape across all aspects of our digital world. As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated and frequent, they pose new challenges for individuals and organizations alike. A single security breach can have crippling consequences for potentially millions of internet users — from the disruption of daily life and […]

The sudden rise of highly capable artificial intelligence (AI) has brought immense opportunities for beneficial innovation and advancement. However, alongside its benefits, AI also presents unique challenges concerning online abuse and threats to security and privacy. Recognizing the urgency of addressing these issues, the Messaging, Malware, and Mobile Anti-Abuse Working Group (M3AAWG) has taken a […]

Reliable and secure routing is essential for the connectivity of critical communications networks, ensuring that data packets reach their intended destinations without being intercepted, altered or dropped. Inadequate routing security can make the entire network susceptible to attacks such as Internet Protocol (IP) spoofing, route hijacking and man-in-the-middle attacks. With the increasing complexity and ubiquity […]