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Latest
  • 27 Sep 2023 | T-Mobile US Denies Claims of Another Data Breach
  • 26 Sep 2023 | $116mn Fine for Toll-Free Fraudster Who Embarrassed US Telecoms Industry with His Anti-Scam Antics
  • 25 Sep 2023 | Oslo IMSI-Catcher Arrest: Suspected Malaysian Spy Now Investigated for Fraud ‘with International Ramifications’
  • 22 Sep 2023 | At Last, a Bank that Authenticates Its Call to You
  • 21 Sep 2023 | Quantum Hacking, Job Cuts, and Measuring Fraud: Commsrisk Show Episode 5
  • 20 Sep 2023 | New NSO Group Zero-Click Exploits Show Why Privacy Hackers Will Always Defeat Apple (and Everyone Else)
  • 19 Sep 2023 | Preparations for Quantum Hacking Accelerate
  • 18 Sep 2023 | Regulator Says It Does Not Illegally Supply Phone Numbers of Nigerians to Telemarketers
  • 15 Sep 2023 | SIM Swap Social Engineering of T-Mobile Staff Blamed for $691,000 NFT Heist
  • 14 Sep 2023 | Brazil’s Unique Way of Tackling Spam Calls: Commsrisk Show Episode 4
> 2016

China Cracks Down on Telecoms Fraud

By Eric Priezkalns 30 Dec 2016 Risk, Fraud & Security

Anyone committing telecoms fraud in China risks a very long prison sentence.


Vodafone UK Bill Complaints Down But Still High

By Eric Priezkalns 29 Dec 2016 Assurance & Audit

It is two years since Vodafone UK screwed up their billing migration, but customers are still suffering the consequences.


LinkedIn Notices Popularity of WeDo Comic Strip

By Eric Priezkalns 28 Dec 2016 General

The social network wrote about the number of users who like WeDo’s comedic look at RAFM.


The Commsrisk Review of 2016

By Eric Priezkalns 27 Dec 2016 General

2016 was full of upheaval as individuals, telcos and vendors sought to adjust to new business models, new risks and new opportunities. Some succeeded, others struggled.


The Queen Should Tweet

By Eric Priezkalns 26 Dec 2016 General

Even the oldest of monarchs should move with the times.


Ten of the Best, from Ten Years of Blogging

By Eric Priezkalns 23 Dec 2016 General

To celebrate a decade of blogging, here is a gift of ten posts that helped to define our discipline and how we approach it.


DAND: Udacity Data Analyst Nanodegree Project 3

By Michael Lazarou 22 Dec 2016 Education & Conferences

How do you audit the validity, accuracy, completeness, consistency, and uniformity of your data? That is covered by the third module of this online course.


Ericsson Buys German Consultants Allolio&Konrad

By Eric Priezkalns 21 Dec 2016 Assurance & Audit

Ericsson has acquired a firm with a track record in assurance. Will it know how to use the consultants that joined their staff?


UK’s Open Door to Telecoms Fraud; Freedom of Information Update

By David Morrow 20 Dec 2016 Risk, Fraud & Security

Figures from police and prosecutors help to explain why the UK has a serious problem with telco fraud.


More Questions Over Yahoo’s Value Following Biggest Hack Revelation

By Eric Priezkalns 19 Dec 2016 Data & Analytics

The breach of a million Yahoo accounts shows how easy it is to overvalue internet businesses and the data they have acquired.


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Replay The Commsrisk Show

Every Wednesday we stream The Communications Risk Show, a live discussion program covering the big risks faced by comms providers and their customers. If you missed the latest episode then watch the replay below.
Divya Shridhar is a popular member of the business assurance and data analytics community, who recently returned as an independent consultant after being forced to take a prolonged career break. She shared inspiring advice about success in the workplace and overcoming the hurdles that life puts in our way. Regular presenters Ed, Lee and Eric also discussed the enormous numbers of telecom and online scammers being deported to China from neighboring countries.

Latest Stories on Commsrisk

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Oslo IMSI-Catcher Arrest: Suspected Malaysian Spy Now Investigated for Fraud ‘with International Ramifications’


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