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Phone App Buys P2P SMS Allowances from Consumers to Reuse for A2P SMS

By Eric Priezkalns 18 Nov 2022 Nuisance & Spam

Simcash tells users their phone will relay one time passwords and similar A2P messages but consumer reviews suggest that is false.


International Bypass Fraud Nearing Extinction

By Kingsley Unah 21 May 2020 Risk, Fraud & Security

The inevitable decline of some revenue streams will kill certain types of fraud, but do not expect the fraudsters to take early retirement.


Agent Smith Malware Infects 25mn Devices

By Rob Chapman 19 Jul 2019 Risk, Fraud & Security

Android devices were targeted by malware that took over other apps and used them to inflate advertising revenues.


History Repeats Itself, as in Life and in Tech

By Michael Lazarou 17 Jul 2019 General

History tells us plenty about the reasons tech businesses fail, but telcos are in great danger anyway.


Android Keyboard App Leaks Data of 31mn Users

By Eric Priezkalns 12 Dec 2017 Privacy & Intellectual Property

There was no password protection nor encryption to stop people accessing personal data stored on a server run by one of the founders of app firm AI.type.


Does Google Aid Crime by Selling Spoof SMS Apps?

By Eric Priezkalns 24 Apr 2017 Risk, Fraud & Security

There are many apps on Google Play that claim to let Android users send messages which seem to come from somebody else.


Bill Shock Represents 14% of Big Business Mobile Costs

By Eric Priezkalns 17 Feb 2016 Risk, Fraud & Security

Wandera surveyed 1,000 IT managers and found surprising amounts were spent on roaming and data breaches.


Blackphone 2 on Sale Now

By Eric Priezkalns 16 Oct 2015 Privacy & Intellectual Property

Silent Circle are pitching the Blackphone 2 as an Android-like experience which allows businessmen to protect both corporate and personal information.


Android Unlocks Grey Routes for SMS Bypass

By Andy Gent 14 Aug 2015 Risk, Fraud & Security

Operators need to discourage customers from abusing Android apps that can relay unlimited numbers of text messages, and thus facilitate SMS bypass fraud.


Revector: New Phone Program Fights Fraud

By Eric Priezkalns 26 May 2015 Risk, Fraud & Security

British vendor Revector is known for bypass detection, but talking with their boss and developers reveals a firm that innovates technologically whilst maintaining robust values.


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