Tag: regulator
Big Bitcoin Spike after Phone Hackers Hijack SEC Social Media Account
The US Securities and Exchange Commission did not implement two-factor authentication for their official X account.
Four Reasons Why You Should Not Rely upon Predictions about 2024
Predictions are popular because they are entertaining, but the future of comms is as uncertain as the future of the world.
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.
Telnyx Fined for Breaking Aussie Fraud and Safety Rules
However, the CPaaS was not fined for sending at least 4,666 SMS messages using SenderIDs that had not been validated.
Australia Blocks 5.3mn Scam SMS Messages Per Week; Will Pilot a SenderID Registry
The ACMA wants Australia to join a growing list of countries that tackle impersonation fraud via better control of SMS identities.
i3forum to Begin Talks with National Regulators about Multilateral CLI Validation
The One Consortium has been endorsed by key industry players but discussions with regulators will start in advance of its foundation.
Corruption Audit Confirms Justice for Sale in Tanzania
The government of former President John Magufuli created a system for extorting money from telcos and other businesses.
Hacker Leaks Manuals Showing How Iran Uses Mobile Networks to Track Protesters
The hacker acted in response to the brutal crackdown following the suspected murder of Mahsa Amini by Iran's morality police.
Government and Regulator Asks High Court to Scrap GVG National RA Contract with Lesotho
Government Minister Samuel Rapapa says Global Voice Group (GVG) was awarded its contract illegally.
US and EU Regulators Sign Robocall Agreement, but Only the US Says It Covers Robocalls
More is revealed by the differences in press releases issued by BEREC and the FCC than by their smiles for the cameras.
Twitter Is ‘Terrified’ of French Regulator and 6 other Takeaways from Whistleblower’s Senate Testimony
Former Twitter exec Peiter 'Mudge' Zatko described flaws with the company's security and with US privacy protections in general.
Survey Says Regulators Not Doing Enough to Stop Fraud
The new i3forum-RAG survey of international wholesale fraud showed widespread dissatisfaction with regulatory frameworks.
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