Is Flash Calling a Fraud?
Businesses like Whatsapp are intentionally using the A-number of calls that are not connected as a free mechanism for passing data to apps on a user’s phone.
Wangiri News from Iran, Kazakhstan, Norway, Poland and Turkey
Our new round-up includes a telco that failed to block a large wangiri attack despite implementing an anti-wangiri blocking system.
Wangiri Warnings in Belgium, Greece, Iran and Poland
If Belgium’s phone users are expected to report suspicious phone numbers then telcos should do the same.
Major Carrier Says It Blocked 191mn Wangiri Calls During First Half of 2021
iBasis is the third largest carrier of international voice traffic and a member of the RAG anti-wangiri intelligence network.
Over 30 Expert Speakers Commit to RAG London
If you are aware of a stronger conference agenda aimed at risk professionals working for comms providers then please let us know.
Do You Want to Know When Your Phone Numbers Are Being Abused?
Telcos connecting to the RAG Wangiri Blockchain can now be notified when their numbers are used for fraudulent calls to other networks.
I Did Not Die Last Week, So Now I Promise to Do Much Worse
A medical emergency teaches a lesson about priorities and why facts matter more than what we want to believe.
Overcoming Adversity: One Lesson Learned from Writing 2,000 Articles
Persistence is key to success. Challenges are overcome through cooperation. The web provides a way to find like-minded people.
Everything You Wanted to Know About Wangiri but Were Afraid to Ask
Examining a year’s worth of data from the RAG Wangiri Blockchain reveals the apparent source and destination of most wangiri attacks.
Infosys Launches Corda-Based Competitor to the RAG Wangiri Blockchain
Infosys is a USD12bn business attempting to foster anti-fraud collaboration by abusing the trust of a small nonprofit.