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Verizon Reports Mobile-Related Security Compromises Almost Doubled Since 2021

The Mobile Security Index surveyed 632 professionals responsible for the procurement, management and security of mobile devices.

Aussie Telco KYC Failures Prompt Large Fine

Circles.Life was given an AUD199,800 fine and will pay another AUD100,000 to compensate customers after failing to perform identity checks that would have stopped frauds.

AT&T Says Compromised Customer Data Was Not Stolen from Them

Hold Security found files on the dark net with emails and social security numbers for 23mn people who were customers of AT&T.

Smishers Fool Twilio Staff, Hack Corporate Systems and Breach Customer Data

The US comms provider said hackers obtained information about 125 businesses that use their services.

Twitter Responds to Privacy Breach by Telling Users Not to Register Their Regular Phone Numbers

Details for 5.4 million accounts were breached, prompting Twitter to find new ways to shift responsibility for privacy on to users.

Ericsson Sued over Alleged Terrorist Payments

528 relatives of Americans killed by terrorists want compensation because of 'protection' payments Ericsson made whilst delivering contracts to Wataniya, Asiacell and Korek Telecom in Iraq.

Scammer Made $25mn by Unlocking Phones Using Stolen T‑Mobile Credentials

Argishti Khudaverdyan used phishing and social engineering to fool T‑Mobile employees into giving him access to corporate systems.

Chinese Telecoms Vendors Battle Indian Authorities over Tax Claims

There has been a flurry of investigations into Chinese-owned firms that import or manufacture phones, including Huawei and Xiaomi.

Nigeria Is Latest Country to Make Revenue Assurance the Prelude to Taxes on Phone Users

The Nigerian government says a 5 percent tax will be imposed on all calls, SMS messages and data usage.

Is Vodafone UK Deliberately Overcharging the Dead?

George Monbiot, a writer and political activist with a cult-like following, has accepted an invitation to tell the CEO of Vodafone UK how his telco should handle bereavement.

Commsrisk Top Ten for July 2022

Some of the biggest stories during July stemmed from North America, but the popularity of these articles also reflected sustained growth for Commsrisk's audience in the USA and Canada.

Anti Corruption Bureau Halts Purchase of National Revenue Assurance System in Malawi

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) tendered for a replacement to the existing national RA system.

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