Oculeus, an innovative telecommunications software provider from Germany, has announced the launch of a cloud-based fraud protection service. The new solution, branded with the name Oculeus-Protect, is designed to meet the growing needs for security in the enterprise telecoms industry. The new fraud protection service is supported by the company’s regional cloud environment, and is currently available throughout Europe, and North and South America. The software provider defines the new service as “a real-time telecoms fraud protection service that provides enterprises an intelligent and automated framework to efficiently prevent false charges resulting from unauthorized usage of enterprise telecommunication channels by cybercriminals and other perpetrators of telecom fraud”. They claim that the software is able of block fraudulent telecommunications traffic within milliseconds, and have positioned the service to be totally independent of user’s telecommunications service provider. “There is a clear and definite need for our new telecoms fraud protection service,”…
Last Wednesday, 225 Chinese nationals believed to be involved in a fake operation using Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) were arrested in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia. According to Y Sok Khy, director of the Interior Ministry’s anti-terrorism police department, the scammers were accused of stealing money from Chinese residents through a scheme using Internet voice call technology. The arrest occurred at an apartment building in Tuol Kok district’s Boeng Kak II commune at around 5 p.m, where all 225 apparently lived, and police are still searching for more suspects involved in the operation. Although Wang Dexin, head of the political section of the Chinese Embassy in Phnom Penh, declared that he was not aware of Wednesday’s arrest, Mr. Sok Khy confirms to have detained the 225 Chinese nationals at the anti-terrorism department, and that his team is now collecting their equipment, counting and questioning them. It looks like Southeast…
Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, introduces robust measures to combat scam calls from abroad. By mandating that phone companies block calls with fake UK landline numbers, Ofcom aims to curb ‘spoofing’ and protect consumers. With BT successfully blocking up to one million calls daily, the initiative promises enhanced public safety and fewer scam calls.
Sinch unveils Sinch AI, revolutionizing customer engagement with AI-powered tools in its Customer Communications Cloud. This innovation promises smarter, safer, and more efficient communication, setting a high standard in the competitive market. Sinch AI enhances marketing, support, and security, allowing businesses to deliver exceptional conversational experiences and maintain robust customer relationships.
In a major regulatory shift, Telstra faces a $1.5 million fine from the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) due to severe identity verification lapses. This highlights the critical need for strong security measures to counter SIM swap fraud, costing millions annually.
Orange Burkina Faso has chosen VOX Solutions as its exclusive international gateway for inbound traffic. This partnership leverages VOX-360, an innovative platform designed to tackle artificial traffic inflation (AIT) and messaging fraud, ensuring secure and efficient voice communications.
Mint Mobile has launched free roaming services for customers traveling to Canada, offering unlimited talk, text, and 3GB of high-speed data on all plans. This move enhances customer experience post their T-Mobile acquisition. Ideal for frequent cross-border travelers, this feature eliminates extra fees, emphasizing Mint Mobile’s cost-saving commitment.
Vodafone recently showcased the transformative potential of 5G network slicing at the Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, U.K. Partnering with EBC, a beverage vendor, Vodafone demonstrated how network slicing enhances payment transactions by providing real-time connectivity and reducing latency.
Tollring has extended its longstanding relationship with Dstny by securing a new three-year contract to deliver its latest call recording solution to Dstny’s pan-European service providers. The contract renewal reaffirms Dstny’s confidence in Tollring products and services which integrate seamlessly with their infrastructure and meet customer compliance requirements in each region.
In a strategic move aimed at enhancing network capabilities, Telstra, the Australian telecom giant, has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vonage, a unit of Ericsson. This partnership signifies Telstra’s intent to integrate its network APIs into Vonage’s platform, offering enterprises and developers access to advanced network features.