Subex Rebrands IoT and OT Cybersecurity Products
The creation of the new Sectrio brand highlights Subex’s desire to expand beyond their historic base in telecoms by selling network security products across many sectors.
SMS-Sending Spyware Preinstalled on Some Russian and Chinese Feature Phones
A researcher tested various phones and found some sent messages that cost money whilst others signed users up for online services.
The Big RAG Leakage Survey Is Back (and Even Bigger)
An international panel selected the 16 questions for this year’s survey of cybersecurity, fraud and revenue assurance professionals.
Is There a New Kind of Wangiri That Targets Firms Issuing One Time Passwords?
No evidence was presented to back a recent assertion about a new fraud becoming more common, but the risk is genuine.
Insider IT Procurement Fraud at South African Operator May Have Been Worth over $35mn
Cell C is said to have been ripped off by 83 inflated invoices submitted by external contractors and approved by Cell C’s Executive Head of IT.
Adoption of Anti-Smishing Registry in Singapore and Ireland Prompts Dispute over Its Effectiveness in UK
Experts argued over whether the Mobile Ecosystem Forum’s SMS Protection Registry has reduced SMS phishing in Britain.
Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and South Africa to Trial Cross-Border Central Bank Digital Currency Exchange
Project Dunbar is a threat to existing intermediaries and an opportunity to create better services for networked customers.
UK Serious Fraud Office Probes Major Mobile Network
Former executives at mobile operator O2 may have violated anti-bribery laws.
Over 30 Expert Speakers Commit to RAG London
If you are aware of a stronger conference agenda aimed at risk professionals working for comms providers then please let us know.
Alleged $14mn SMS Scammer Concedes 3-Year Extradition Fight
New York prosecutors claim Eugeni ‘Zhenya’ Tsvetnenko took the largest share of profits from a premium SMS auto-enrolling scam.