Category: Telecom

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F5 BIG-IP Source Code Breach by Nation-State Actors Prompts Urgent Federal Security Response

Federal cybersecurity authorities have issued urgent warnings after nation-state affiliated threat actors breached F5’s systems and downloaded portions of its BIG-IP source code. Security analysts express concern about the lack of disclosure regarding when the initial compromise occurred, suggesting the breach may have been ongoing for an extended period.

Federal Cybersecurity Agency Issues Emergency Alert

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent warning about nation-state affiliated threat actors compromising F5, Inc. systems and downloading portions of its BIG-IP source code, according to reports. The breach poses serious risks to Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies, with officials directing immediate implementation of Emergency Directive 26-01 guidance to protect systems from potential exploits.

by Natalie Brooks
BusinessTelecom

Verizon Dividend Yield Tops 7%: What Investors Need to Know

Verizon Communications stock now yields over 7% based on its $2.76 annual dividend. The telecommunications giant has grown its dividend for 20+ consecutive years. Discover whether this high yield represents a buying opportunity for income investors.

Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:VZ) has crossed a significant threshold for income investors, with its dividend yield pushing past 7% as shares traded as low as $39.41 during Monday’s session. This substantial yield, based on the company’s quarterly dividend annualized to $2.76 per share, places the telecommunications giant among the highest-yielding components of the S&P 500 Index. According to recent analysis from Forbes contributors, such yield levels warrant careful examination of both opportunity and sustainability factors that could impact total returns for dividend-focused portfolios.

Understanding Dividend Yield and Total Returns

by Natalie Brooks