Tag: handsets
Choicejacking: A New Way to Compromise Mobile Phones through Public Charging Points
Researchers used cheap chargers to circumvent operating system controls and download files from phones in just one-third of a second.
US Bans ‘Bad’ Chinese Test Labs for Phones and IoT Devices Connected by Radio
The FCC launched a new offensive in its trade war by prohibiting test and accreditation labs with links to the Chinese state.
UK Plans Comprehensive Ban on Simboxes
The British government also proposes new powers for the police to retrieve stolen phones and laptops, but ignored the threat posed by SMS blasters.
Survey Highlights Use of Phones for Mobile Banking and Crime across Africa
The KnowBe4 survey of seven African countries found 95% of respondents use their mobile phone for banking or payments.
Once More Unto the Breach
A marketing firm boasted about displaying adverts that match what was said in private calls, the Indian regulator wants to reduce P2P spam by hiking prices for heavy users, there was another mass deportation of suspected scammers from Myanmar to China, and a scoundrel attempted to make contact.
US Consults on Limiting Period When Handsets Can Be Locked to Networks
The FCC wants telcos to unlock mobile phones within 60 days of activation.
Safety or Surveillance? Privacy Activists Slam Kenyan Counterfeit Handset System
Suspicion surrounds the motives of President William Ruto following the bad behavior of several appointees.
5 Takeaways from the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report 2023
It is no surprise that crime motivates most breaches but not all the findings are consistent with the attacks described by telcos.
UK Police Failing to Gather Evidence from Huge Backlog of Mobile Phones
An independent assessment found more than 25,000 devices are just waiting to be examined by British cops.
Scammer Made $25mn by Unlocking Phones Using Stolen T‑Mobile Credentials
Argishti Khudaverdyan used phishing and social engineering to fool T‑Mobile employees into giving him access to corporate systems.
Chinese Telecoms Vendors Battle Indian Authorities over Tax Claims
There has been a flurry of investigations into Chinese-owned firms that import or manufacture phones, including Huawei and Xiaomi.
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