Cut the Code to Reduce Risk
UK telco TalkTalk has simplified systems since it was hacked in 2015. The extent of that work illustrates why the safest system is one which has been decommissioned.
Eric Priezkalns
US Receives 4 Billion Robocalls Per Month
The average American now gets 12 automated calls a month. Many are spam; some spread fraud. Other countries will face the same issue unless we find common industry solutions.
The Extinction of Telephone Numbers
Telephony imposed a universal principle which will die as we transition to OTT. However, the numbering principle also serves other important goals, and will be difficult to replace.
International Study Suggests Net Piracy Is Falling
A survey of 35,000 people in 13 countries showed a connection between piracy and income. However, the financial backers of the research have their own reasons to downplay piracy.
Focus on SIM Swaps and Mobile Money Fraud in Kenya
Mobile phones are a magnet for digital criminals. Telcos like Safaricom are showing how they strive to protect customers.
Reddit Data Hack Blamed on SMS 2FA
User data for the world’s sixth most popular website was compromised by hackers who intercepted SMS messages sent to employees.
Revenue Assurance Is Old News
It is difficult to move forward collectively if nobody shares their roadmap.
Commsrisk Top Ten for July 2018
Which risk and assurance stories demanded recent attention? These Commsrisk articles received most unique views during July.
Watchdog Reports Huawei Security “Risks” to UK Telecoms
The Huawei Cyber Security Evaluation Centre has publicly stated security concerns for the first time in its history.
Facebook Is Winning
Facebook has just lost 20 percent of its value, but the factors which prompted that share price correction are making their market position even more dominant.