AI, Data & Analytics
What Makes an RAFM Alert Beautiful
It is pleasing to receive an automated email you did not expect but which you set up a long time ago in anticipation of an extreme scenario.
Refusing to Share Fraud Data Is Turning Telcos into Scapegoats
British MPs said telcos 'lack engagement' with fraud prevention. Why are telcos not anticipating a drive for more anti-fraud cooperation?
43,835% Increase in US Phone Numbers Offered to Fraudsters for Call Termination Since 2020
Criminals obtained a wide choice of destinations in Alaska, California, and Hawaii, along with toll-free and Canadian numbers.
Why an Argument about Antisemitism May Prompt Change in Data Protection Enforcement
A risky civil suit by Britain's Labour Party against allies of a former leader may sway the thinking of the country's next Prime Minister.
4 Ways Blockchains Will Help Communications Providers to Manage Their Risks
Blockchains will reduce interconnect disputes, stop scams, ensure regulatory compliance of suppliers and exchange fraud intelligence.
Revenue Assurance and Fraud Management Is Data Science
Yesterday's Commsrisk article did not just present a nice theory. Here are the connections between data science and RAFM at a real telco.
UK Police Failing to Gather Evidence from Huge Backlog of Mobile Phones
An independent assessment found more than 25,000 devices are just waiting to be examined by British cops.
The Wrong Strategy for Selling AI to Risk Managers
Nobody buys technology just because it is technology. They buy technology because they want to use it to satisfy their goals.
Survey Says One-Tenth of Optus Customers Churned after Massive Data Breach
Australians who google the words 'Optus' and 'cancellation' are shown adverts begging them to give the operator another chance.
Australia to Change Data and ID Sharing Rules for Telcos and Banks Following Massive Optus Breach
Regulators want businesses to be able to share data so they can prevent fraud when personal data has been compromised.
Verizon Reports Mobile-Related Security Compromises Almost Doubled Since 2021
The Mobile Security Index surveyed 632 professionals responsible for the procurement, management and security of mobile devices.
Instant Takeaways from the i3forum-RAG Wholesale Fraud Survey
Many carriers said they were following best practices for fraud mitigation but IRSF and wangiri are still big problems.
The Commsrisk Global Fraud Dashboard
Our Global Fraud Dashboard uses AI-powered search to collate, update and visualize data about scams and other network abuses from around the world. New charts are added each month. See it here.
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