More Fun and Craziness from the Second Phase of the US Consultation on Making Foreigners Do STIR/SHAKEN
The politics surrounding the US protocol for authenticating the origin of calls is such a mess that it has become highly entertaining.
Tonga Tsunami Disconnection Shows Why We Need Robust Undersea Network Links
Phone services have been restored but it will take weeks for a ship to repair breaks in the only cable connecting Tonga to the internet.
More 5G Delays Caused by US Plane Safety Row
The boss of one major international airline said the US approach to 5G and aviation safety was ‘delinquent’ when compared to Europe.
Former Malawi Comms Regulator Accused of Corruption
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Godfrey Itaye, who is said to have made nepotistic appointments whilst Director General of the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority.
Vodafone UK Reports 76% Drop in SMS Scams after Implementing Firewall
18 million fraudulent SMS messages were blocked during the first full month the firewall was operational.
Massive Cyberattack on Ukraine Shows the Network Cold War Is Heating Up
The Secretary of Ukraine’s National Defense Council said he is ‘99.9% sure’ that Friday’s cyberattack originated in Russia.
Would You Implant a Phone-Readable COVID Passport Microchip in Your Hand?
This article is really about some dubious Swedish businessmen and why the world’s media gave them free advertising.
New Paper Explains How to Secure SMS in the 5G Era
Cathal Mc Daid, CTO of AdaptiveMobile Security, told Commsrisk about a multiplication of risk as 5G networks interface with SMS systems designed for 2G, 3G and 4G.
Top Telco Speakers Lined Up for RAG Dubai Conference
The agenda features senior risk and assurance managers from Salam, Telecom Egypt, Virgin Mobile, Omantel, Zain Bahrain, iBasis and du.
Mysterious New YouTube News Channels Fronted by Deepfake Presenters
Advertising revenues are being farmed using thousands of short videos with presenters who only appear to be human.