Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Aegis, Pixii, UAT-7290, among others.
Aegis Teams Up with Pixii to Supercharge Canada’s Telecom Backbone
Aegis Critical Energy Defence has partnered with Pixii Americas to provide battery energy storage solutions strengthening Canada’s telecommunications backbone, ensuring power for network infrastructure. Leveraging Pixii’s modular Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), the collaboration emphasizes innovation and network resilience. Aegis is also in talks with a top-three Canadian telecom operator, signaling potential near-term deployments.
China-Linked UAT-7290 Escalates Telecom Cyberattacks Across Asia and Europe
China-linked threat actor UAT-7290 is targeting high-value telecommunications infrastructure in South Asia and Southeastern Europe, aiming for deep network access and persistent intrusion. Unlike many groups, UAT-7290 conducts extensive technical reconnaissance before deploying Linux-based malware such as RushDrop, DriveSwitch, and SilentRaid, and establishes Operational Relay Box (ORB) infrastructure reusable by other threat actors. This reflects a strategic shift toward coordinated, scalable cyber-espionage operations with long-term access value.
CBI Cracks Massive Fake SIM Card Scam, Arrests Telecom Officer Behind 21,000 Fraudulent Connections
The CBI has arrested a telecom officer in a major cyber‑fraud crackdown after uncovering a vast phishing network powered by nearly 21,000 illegally obtained SIM cards. These fake SIMs were used to send bulk phishing messages, lure victims with fraudulent investment and loan offers, and harvest personal and banking data for financial theft. The investigation highlights weaknesses in telecom controls and the need for stronger customer identity verification (KYC) and real-time monitoring of SIM issuance. Authorities are tightening telecom rules and leveraging digital tools to dismantle such networks and protect citizens.
Shafana Fazal
