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China Myanmar Thailand telecom fraud

China, Myanmar, and Thailand Unite to Dismantle Telecom Fraud Centers

China, Myanmar, and Thailand officials have reached an agreement to eliminate telecommunication fraud centers operating in Myanmar, according to China's…

Globe Telecom

Globe Telecom Reports New Vishing Scam Impersonating NTC Officials

Globe Telecom has issued a warning to its customers regarding a new voice phishing (vishing) scam involving fraudsters posing as…

Thailand SMS Fraud

Thailand Emerges as Asia’s Prime Target for SMS Fraud

Thailand is facing an escalation in scam calls and SMS fraud, with cybercriminals employing increasingly sophisticated tactics to deceive the…

DoT Spoof Calls

DoT Mandates Telcos to Block International Spoofed Calls Using Indian Numbers

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has instructed telecom companies to block all incoming international spoof calls directed toward Indian consumers.

Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia

Telecoms Regulator in Cambodia Takes Firm Stand Against Unregistered SIM Cards

The telecommunications authority in Cambodia has reportedly cautioned SIM card vendors and mobile operators against the activation of unregistered SIM…

Smart Communications Inc.

Smart Communications Thwarts 13 Million Fraud Attempts in Q1

In the opening quarter of this year, Smart Communications Inc., a prominent wireless provider, demonstrated its commitment to safeguarding its…

India USSD Call Forwarding

Indian Government Implements USSD Call Forwarding Suspension to Combat Fraud

India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has mandated telecom operators to deactivate USSD-based call forwarding services starting April 15, aiming to…

Vietnam Cybersecurity

Vietnam’s Cybersecurity Challenges, Insights, and Solutions

Cyberattacks pose a significant threat to individuals and businesses. Cyberattacks are distinguished by their stealthy and often devastating nature, as…

Indonesia Telco API

Indonesian Telcos Enhance Security with New API Services

Indonesian telcos have launched new API services that aim to improve security and customer experience as part of the GSMA…

GCASH CICC Online Scam

GCash, CICC Team Up to Fight Online Scams

GCash, a Philippine mobile payments platform, reportedly signed an agreement with the Department of Information and Communications Technology's cybercrime unit…

Optus

Optus Launches New Anti-Fraud Feature

Optus has launched a new feature called Optus ScamWise to protect its customers from the increasing threat of fraudulent activities.

AFCX

Optus, AFCX Combat SMS Scams Through ‘Call Stop’

Optus, one of Australia's leading telcos, has pioneered a new measure to protect customers from SMS scams by collaborating with…