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In a world where data-rich content is nearly omnipresent, the ability to distribute it is getting harder and data egress fees more expensive. As content providers deliver higher definition content, their viewers have an even lower tolerance for a bad […]
Executive Summary Revision June 7, 2024: As this story has developed, we have received feedback from a vendor/partner. While we observed a drop in activity associated with multiple router models based on scan data, we assess that ActionTec routers were […]
Executive Summary: The Black Lotus Labs team at Lumen Technologies is tracking a malware platform we’ve named Cuttlefish, that targets networking equipment, specifically enterprise-grade small office/home office (SOHO) routers. This malware is modular, designed primarily to steal authentication material found […]
It is now easier for customers to get high-speed, enterprise-grade connectivity to their Google services over the Lumen network. Lumen has been named a Google Gold Verified Peering Provider. This means Lumen has been recognized as a key partner in […]
For many people, being online is part of daily life. Bringing internet connectivity to more people and more communities is still a challenge, as the FCC estimates more than eight million Americans lack access to broadband internet. There is a […]
Executive Summary The Black Lotus Labs team at Lumen Technologies has identified a multi-year campaign targeting end-of-life (EoL) small home/small office (SOHO) routers and IoT devices, associated with an updated version of “TheMoon” malware. TheMoon, which emerged in 2014, has […]
Imagine a world where you can communicate and collaborate with your customers seamlessly, without any disruptions, delays or hassles. A world where you can leverage the power of the cloud to deliver exceptional customer service and support, while also increasing […]
Executive Summary On December 13, 2023, Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs reported our findings on the KV-botnet, a covert data transfer network used by state-sponsored actors based in China to conduct espionage and intelligence activities targeting U.S. critical infrastructure. Around the […]
The world’s digital potential is reaching a new crescendo that, when unleashed, will benefit all sorts of organizations depending on how they use it. Today, businesses across multiple industries are harnessing the power of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) to […]
In 2023, artificial intelligence, or AI, became a household term, sparking curiosity and anxiety amongst people trying to understand its implications. While public fears of deepfakes, inherent biases, job losses and blatant misuse of AI have been well documented, AI […]
