Risk, Fraud & Security
‘Unacceptably Low’ Number of Firms Have IoT Vulnerability Disclosure Policies
New research from the Internet of Things Security Foundation backs the argument for legislation to hasten the 'glacial' pace of change.
Cloned Voice of Company Director Used for $35mn Bank Theft, Says UAE Police
The company's banker was fooled by an AI simulation of the director's voice plus emailed instructions to transfer money.
How the GLF Watered Down Its Anti-Fraud Code of Conduct
Sharing information is vital to reducing fraud but refusing to share information about fraud is a source of commercial advantage.
Personalized Video Ads by Film Star Highlight the Risks and Rewards of Deepfake Technology
Thousands of Indians are making adverts where an AI version of famous actor Shah Rukh Khan says the name of their business.
Major Carrier Says It Blocked 191mn Wangiri Calls During First Half of 2021
iBasis is the third largest carrier of international voice traffic and a member of the RAG anti-wangiri intelligence network.
What Is New with IRSF Fraud?
Analysis from the PRISM database of International Premium Rate Numbers shows revenue share fraud occurs across a far wider range of destinations than before.
Wangiri News from Italy, Lithuania, Greece and Israel
This month's international round-up of news about the one-ring scam includes some unjustified optimism about its 'eradication'.
Deutsche Telekom Chief Security Officer Tells Security Teams To Be More Entrepreneurial
Thomas Tschersich believes the key to realizing security by design is to turn security functions from cost centers into sources of value.
12-Year Prison Sentence for $200mn Handset Fraudster
Muhammad Fahd bribed AT&T insiders like Marc Sapatin to unlock handsets and infect the operator's systems with malware.
Subex Rebrands IoT and OT Cybersecurity Products
The creation of the new Sectrio brand highlights Subex's desire to expand beyond their historic base in telecoms by selling network security products across many sectors.
Is There a New Kind of Wangiri That Targets Firms Issuing One Time Passwords?
No evidence was presented to back a recent assertion about a new fraud becoming more common, but the risk is genuine.
Adoption of Anti-Smishing Registry in Singapore and Ireland Prompts Dispute over Its Effectiveness in UK
Experts argued over whether the Mobile Ecosystem Forum's SMS Protection Registry has reduced SMS phishing in Britain.
The Commsrisk Global Fraud Dashboard
Our Global Fraud Dashboard uses AI-powered search to collate, update and visualize data about scams and other network abuses from around the world. New charts are added each month. See it here.
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