Risk, Fraud & Security
Addressing the Key Security Challenges in NFV Infrastructure
Gal Ofel of Telco Systems discusses the vulnerabilities introduced when replacing network hardware with software.
Do We Need a New Method to Assess Fraud Risks?
The TMF's Fraud Group are conducting a short survey, asking if telcos need a new standard for how fraud risks are assessed.
OTT (Old-Timers Trembling?)
Telcos that stand in the way of inevitable progress might end up like the town of Narok in Kenya... in deep water, and struggling to stay afloat.
YouTube Video Advertises Illegal Simbox Profits
There are YouTube videos that brazenly explain how to commit simbox fraud and evade the legal consequences, even warning criminals not to use cheap Chinese gateways!
EY Revisits Top 10 Telecom Risks
EY surveyed telcos about major risks in 2014. This follow-up report is not a survey; it is not much of anything.
Lookout’s Cybersecurity Predictions 2016-19
CTO Kevin Mahaffey forecasts some interesting developments for mobile devices and security solutions.
Orange and Digicel Adopt XINTEC Fraudstrike IRSF Service
The small but innovative vendor has launched a cloud-based service that counters International Revenue Share Fraud.
VimpelCom Settles Bribery Claims for $795mn
VimpelCom's CEO admitted the firm had done wrong, and promised that controls had been strengthened, after Uzbek subsidiary Unitel pleaded guilty to charges of bribing officials.
Bill Shock Represents 14% of Big Business Mobile Costs
Wandera surveyed 1,000 IT managers and found surprising amounts were spent on roaming and data breaches.
45% Rise in Telco Security Incidents and Losses
PwC have published their 2016 survey of global information security, and the telecoms sector has taken a beating, despite a 37% rise in security spending.
Leaping Ahead With Risk Management: Keynote at WeDo KL 2016
My presentation explains why AsiaPac may drive innovation of risk techniques. The slides can be viewed online.
The Risk of Apathy in Matters of Mutual Interest
African CSPs need to learn how to speak and cooperate with each other, if they want to avoid being bullied by regulators and governments.
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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