Risk, Fraud & Security
Huawei Founder Says US Politicians Want to ‘Kill’ His Business
Billionaire Ren Zhengfei warned that sanctions will cause 'millions' of job losses without saying where all these people currently work.
Why Call Spoofing Will Not Be Stopped by Digital Signatures
The CEO of the AB Handshake Corporation responds to inaccurate claims by a competitor to her anti-fraud solution.
All UK Mobile Operators Offer Anti-Fraud API That Confirms If Phone Numbers Belong to Users
The Number Verify product checks if a phone number submitted via a web form matches the number of the device being used.
RAG Wangiri Blockchain: Many Hands Make Insightful Work
The RAG Wangiri Blockchain is the largest telco blockchain collaboration and hence able to deliver new insights into fraud.
A Defense of STIR/SHAKEN
An expert in the governance of the STIR/SHAKEN anti-spoofing protocols responds to criticism of their cost and effectiveness.
Telco CEO Charged with Fraud after 10-Year Investigation
Shareholder representatives are standing by Juris Gulbis, CEO of Tet, after he was charged with overpaying EUR7.6mn for TV equipment.
Taiwan Police Warns That Cheap Chinese Phones Have Scam Malware Preinstalled
Users are tricked into buying points for a game where fraudsters control the account and demand refunds from the game's providers.
From A to B: The 5 Reasons to Join a Community That Permanently Prevents Fraud
We can make many voice frauds impossible with a simple 'handshake' check between the A and B-party operators.
Network Security Flaw Lets Smartphone Penis Lock Be Permanently Sealed by Anyone
Anyone wearing a networked genital lock should think about technology security as well as physical security.
Price Cap for UK 070 Numbers Caused 75% Fall in Fraud, Says BICS
The carrier examined a year of data beginning with the date that wholesale price controls were introduced.
Why Did the US Adopt an Anti-Spoofing Solution That Does Not Work for All Calls?
Several clues in the FCC's latest report hint at the perverse logic behind STIR/SHAKEN.
SK Telecom Stands by Medical Imaging Partner Accused of Fraud
The South Korean operator is the second largest shareholder in a firm that some have described as Theranos 2.0.
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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