Telstra Pilots Malicious SMS Blocking
Telstra CEO Andy Penn is partnering with government to filter bogus text messages in a trial that will likely be extended much more widely in future.
Telcos Increase Focus on A2P Messaging Fraud
The Mobile Ecosystem Forum is updating their A2P SMS Code of Conduct, and one of their board members will lead a new i3forum working group on messaging fraud.
Coronavirus Used to Spread SMS Spam and Scams
AdaptiveMobile Security has witnessed an increase in spam that exploits anxiety about the novel coronavirus. These attacks fall into three categories.
BlackBerry’s Messenger Finally Shuts Down
BBM was launched in 2005 and was the first of its kind, but it suffered terminal decline as consumers switched to other messaging services.
Our Problem Is with SMS, Not SS7
When seeking to reduce crime, the content of a message is as important as the security surrounding that message.
SMS Used to Hijack UK Celebrity Twitter Accounts
Some questioned the ethics and legality of the stunt, but it does raise the question of why Twitter still allows users to manage their accounts via SMS.
Does Google Aid Crime by Selling Spoof SMS Apps?
There are many apps on Google Play that claim to let Android users send messages which seem to come from somebody else.
Android Unlocks Grey Routes for SMS Bypass
Operators need to discourage customers from abusing Android apps that can relay unlimited numbers of text messages, and thus facilitate SMS bypass fraud.