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High Court Decision Shows UK Government Incompetence over GSM Gateways
The UK government has the power to ban GSM gateways to protect national security, but made a mess of it.
Expensive Ghanian National RA System Relies on Test Calls (Like Everybody Else)
Why is Ghana spending so much on its new 'platform' to detect simboxes if it relies on familiar old methods?
Free Simbox Map Offered by LATRO
Telcos and regulators can obtain a free trial of LATRO's Versamapper tool for a limited period.
Acision, Araxxe, Mobius and SIGOS Ranked Best Simbox Detectors
The Roaming Consulting Company (ROCCO) asks telcos to rate the suppliers of simbox detection equipment every two years.
LATRO and Mobius Partner on Sale of Bypass Fraud Solutions
The vendors are promising that their collective systems will combine real-time signaling data with predictive analytics.
Telkomsel Share Vid of Busted Simbox Operation
Telkomsel created a YouTube video showing the gear used by a bypass fraudster, but later decided the video was not suitable for an external audience.
Bypass: Time for a Rethink?
Arguably telcos are being bullied into doing deals with Viber to secure some revenue from OTT bypass traffic.
How Will the eSim Impact Fraud Management?
Embedded SIMs will counter some traditional fraud threats whilst creating new kinds of opportunities for ingenious hackers.
Vodafone in the Press Again – for Fighting Fraud
The British press did a lousy job of reporting a criminal case where Vodafone provided expert assistance to the police.
SIM Card Registration: Exchanging Some Risks for Others
Mandatory registration of SIM cards is reducing simbox fraud in Uganda, but there are downsides.
7-Year Simbox Prosecution Raises Doubts about Telco Role in Fighting Crime
Journalists questioned why the police had Vodafone UK provide forensic help for a case involving a simboxer on their network.
SIMbox Bribery: The Answer
Can your fraud analysts be bribed? You might be troubled to learn how much fraudsters are willing to pay them to look the other way.
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