Tag: India
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.
Africa and India to Complete Global Cycle of Risk and Assurance Conferences
Johannesburg (October 1-2) and Delhi (February 5-6) join Bonn and Toronto in the global schedule of free RAG conferences.
Indian Court Forces Tata Docomo to Compensate Bank Fraud Victim after SIM Swap
The telco unsuccessfully tried to blame the customer's losses on his bank's security procedures.
Indian Telco and Bank Ordered to Compensate SIM Swap Victim
All of the stolen money will now be refunded to the customer, more than three years after it was taken.
Should WhatsApp Bow to Indian Demand to Trace Messages?
Rumors spread via WhatsApp have incited a spate of killings in India. The IT Minister responded by seeking a dilution of privacy.
Dealer Commits Fraud Using Fake Fingerprints
6,000 Vodafone SIMs were activated by creating bogus fingerprints using data downloaded from India's national biometric database.
India Considers Digital Payments Law to Fight Fraud
It makes sense for India's authorities to invest in tackling cybercrime as part of the transition to a cashless society.
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