Recognizing the widespread impact of frequent scam calls on consumers, regulators are firmly implementing new measures designed to reduce these unwanted communications. New legislation and agency actions emphasize both tracing and sanctioning perpetrators, while also providing consumers with resources to deter unwanted calls. This encompasses initi
Stopping Scam Calls: A Telecom and Regulator Showdown
The ongoing struggle against scam calls is reaching a fever pitch, with telecom companies and regulators locked in a high-stakes confrontation. Telecoms argue that they're already utilizing robust systems to thwart the tide of these nuisance calls, pointing to caller ID verification, phone blocking features, and partnerships with law enforcement. R
Securing 5G Networks Against SS7 Attacks
The emergence of 5G networks brings substantial enhancements in data rates and connectivity. Nevertheless, these advanced capabilities also present new vulnerabilities, particularly concerning the legacy Signalling System No. 7 (SS7) protocol. SS7 attacks can utilize weaknesses in this protocol to intercept sensitive user information, including cal