A false base station sent SMS messages that copied the registered Sender IDs of government functions, delivery firms and e-payment platforms.

The KnowBe4 survey of seven African countries found 95% of respondents use their mobile phone for banking or payments.

India's distinctive approach to telco consumer protection makes considerable use of home-grown technologies and public-private partnerships.

Ireland is switching to a mandatory Sender ID registry for A2P SMS. The registration deadline is February 25; blocking of unregistered Sender IDs will begin on October 3.

Senator Mark Villar highlighted the use of social media to sell devices that can send smishing messages from a portable backpack.

Samuel Nartey George MP also asked the Attorney General to review a tech infrastructure contract with Lebara.

Meanwhile, Cambodian police act like the existence of scam compounds is exaggerated.

Recent developments illustrate how the world's two largest economic powers are pursuing disparate strategies for tackling networked crime. Australia leads the way with a superior approach that looks both East and West.

Spoiler: the Federal Communications Commission generated headlines about disconnecting bad telcos, then the number of registered telcos went up.

Norwegians who want a prepaid SIM card will need to show a robust form of ID such as a passport, driving license or their electronic BankID.

A Malaysian man was arrested when police tricked him into believing he was dealing with a prospective customer for his devices.

The British government has found a way to provoke the ire of most American politicians whilst handing a public relations victory to every tyrant on the planet.