Tag: Sweden
Anti-fraud Vendor Names 5 “Trusted” Countries Linked to Hidden Telecoms Fraud
An American business with an international clientele cited various examples of crime that challenge cultural assumptions.
Telia Makes Fraudsters Pay for Wangiri
Amanda Landqvist, Group Fraud Prevention Manager for Telia, explained how the Nordic telco is collecting from crooks and using the money to help victims of crime.
Police Find SMS Blaster That Sent a Million Smishing Messages in 3 Days
Also in the news: Indian minister reports success with coordinated blocking of spoofed mobile numbers; Danish Navy detains Chinese ship after Baltic submarine cables were cut; SIM swap syndicate busted in South Africa; and what an AI grandma tells us about confused priorities.
Sweden Joins Countries Blocking Inbound International Calls That Spoof Domestic Phone Numbers
Telia estimates an immediate 20% reduction in calls they terminate within Sweden.
Ericsson Sued by Shareholders for $170mn over Delay in Disclosing Bribes to Terrorists
Ericsson hid the existence of an investigation into bribes paid to Islamic State for two years. 37 investors now want compensation.
Corruption in Kazakhstan’s Rotten Telecoms
The web of murky dealings surrounding state-owned operator Kazakhtelecom stretches from former President Nursultan Nazarbayev to Swedish telcos Telia and Tele2.
Ericsson Accused of Selling Equipment That Could Be Used by Russian Military
An argument has arisen about permission to export technology which has both civilian and military uses.
Ericsson Faces More Corruption Investigations
Swedish prosecutors have announced they are investigating Ericsson's activities in Iraq, including suspected payments to Islamic State.
Teflon Dons of Telecoms 2: The Swedish Connection
The actions and inaction of two more senior Swedish telecoms execs are analyzed in the second part of this series on corruption.
Would You Implant a Phone-Readable COVID Passport Microchip in Your Hand?
This article is really about some dubious Swedish businessmen and why the world's media gave them free advertising.
China’s Threats Cannot Save Huawei from New Cold War
Telcos that can legally purchase equipment from Huawei will still need to consider the strategic risks of using a supplier banned on security and privacy grounds by a growing number of countries.
Swedish Court Rejects Telia Blocking Injunction
The Swedish Patents and Market Court of Appeal decided a blocking injunction was disproportionate.
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