01 May Why telecoms need a proactive AI defense
This week in cybersecurity from the editors at Cybercrime Magazine
–Read the full story from Nokia
Sausalito, Calif. – May. 1, 2025
Telecommunications are the lifeblood of the modern world, connecting billions of people and devices. This makes them a prime target for sophisticated cyberattacks, according to Nokia.
Forget phishing emails; today’s attackers are using artificial intelligence to automate multi-layered attacks, manipulate real-time communications, and develop malicious code capable of bypassing conventional IT defense systems.
An Asian telecommunications company was allegedly breached by Chinese government hackers who spent four years inside its systems. The hackers used an array of smart, innovative tools, allowing them to stay hidden in the company’s network and move laterally to gain access to different systems. These attacks aren’t just technical challenges; they pose a clear and present danger.
According to Cybersecurity Ventures, cybercrime will cost the world around $10.5 trillion USD annually by 2025, and $12 trillion in 2031, up from $3 trillion from 2015.
Generative AI (GenAI) is redefining the scope of what’s possible in proactive threat detection. Once a tool used primarily by attackers, GenAI is now a cornerstone of next-generation defense.
As cyber threats become faster, smarter, and more targeted, the telecom industry must adapt by transforming its defense posture. Proactive, automated, and intelligence-driven operations are no longer optional—they are imperative.
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