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Regulator Warns That Stalkers Will Use Connected Cars to Track Victims
The FCC has contacted both telcos and car manufacturers but has no concrete proposals.
Russian Hackers Who Took Down Ukraine’s Biggest Mobile Operator Infiltrated It 6 Months Earlier
The hackers "completely destroyed the core" of Kyivstar.
10 Arrested In Kenya’s Capital of Mobile Money SIM Swap Crime
Police found exercise books full of phone numbers and limits for taking out mobile money loans in the names of victims.
Another $10mn Robocall Fine Turns into a $0 Fine
A US comms provider that may have carried billions of illegal calls will not have to pay any penalty because they said they could not afford to.
Telcos, Banks and Internet Platforms: The Future of Scam Prevention Must Cut across Silos
The Australian government wants consistent anti-scam principles applied across banks, telcos and online businesses.
Big Bitcoin Spike after Phone Hackers Hijack SEC Social Media Account
The US Securities and Exchange Commission did not implement two-factor authentication for their official X account.
Four Reasons Why You Should Not Rely upon Predictions about 2024
Predictions are popular because they are entertaining, but the future of comms is as uncertain as the future of the world.
Police Deny Issuing SIM Swap Warning Circulated on Social Media
Malaysian police told the public to ignore fake news on Whatsapp and Facebook about mysterious calls that hack the phones of victims.
Brazilian Regulator Orders Telcos to Crack Down on Sale of Toll-Free Numbers to Fraudsters
Operators who supply 0800 numbers should check if the number is being used for its stated purpose.
Safety or Surveillance? Privacy Activists Slam Kenyan Counterfeit Handset System
Suspicion surrounds the motives of President William Ruto following the bad behavior of several appointees.
Privacy Breach at US MVNO Mint Mobile
Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds is an owner of Mint Mobile but awaits approval for a proposed takeover by T-Mobile.
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