Indian Police Find Same IMEI Used by 13,557 Handsets from Chinese Manufacturer
Smartphone maker Vivo ignored Indian rules requiring a unique International Mobile Equipment Identity number for each handset.
5 Takeaways from Surveillance of a Scam Call Center
Hacker Jim Browning took control of the CCTV inside an Indian scam call center and used it to reveal exactly how it worked. His videos should be used to train all fraud managers.
Vigilante Hacker Spies on Scam Call Center Using Their Own CCTV and Call Recording Systems
Fraudsters in Gurgaon, India, were raided by police after British hacker Jim Browning published recordings of their crimes.
Subex Seeks Growth by Securing India’s Smart Cities
The Indian RAFM vendor is deliberately repositioning themselves as suppliers of cybersecurity tools and intelligence to the cities of the future.
Restraining Orders for US Telcos that Spread Indian Robocall Frauds
The US Department of Justice is seeking to stop two VoIP carriers that provided a gateway for millions of scam calls.
India Shuts Down Internet Over 100 Times for Second Year in a Row
The Indian economy has lost billions of dollars as a consequence of the government suspending internet services.
“Even Women Have Been Arrested for Alleged Simbox Fraud”
The sexism of an academic shows why we must do more to support women working in telecoms risk management and assurance.
Biggest Indian Telcos Set to Attend RAG Delhi
Over a billion customers are served by India’s three largest operators. Those telcos, and many more, have registered to participate in the first Indian conference of the Risk & Assurance Group (RAG).
Indian Simboxers Arrested by Anti-Terror Police
The fraudsters provided cheap calls to Indian expats working in the Middle East. Their gang was led by Nazim Khan, a high school drop out who was also arrested for bypass fraud in 2017.
Indian Regulator Reviews Telemarketing Blockchain
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is monitoring progress with the use of a national blockchain ledger to stop unwanted marketing calls and messages.