News Summary:
Whalebone recently hosted a discussion on April 28, 2026, addressing Southeast Asia's readiness for cybersecurity, exploring topics such as the prevalence of cybercrime, the pricing problem in cybersecurity, the "unfair advantage" of telcos, and efforts to reach "the Unprotected 90 Percent." Previously, on April 22, Whalebone Threat Intelligence Analyst Tadeáš Hájek reported on a large-scale, courier-themed phishing campaign targeting European users, highlighting the continuous threat from cybercriminals and AI-powered threats. Earlier the same day, Whalebone conducted a discussion titled "The Telco Cybersecurity Race in Northern America," covering similar themes including cybercrime, the challenges of cybersecurity pricing, and telcos' advantages in the sector. On March 18, a discussion featuring Paul Miedl of O2 Telefónica Germany examined cybersecurity portfolios as a revenue stream, detailing O2's cybersecurity customer base, product evaluation, and the integration of Whalebone's threat dashboard for customers. This follows Whalebone's reflection on March 13 about MWC Barcelona 2026, describing it as a central meeting point for the global telecom ecosystem to discuss the evolution of connectivity and the development of new services.