Time to Get Serious on Mobile Fraud
A new study suggests companies are taking the threat of mobile fraud much more seriously. According to recent research, as mobile fraudsters are becoming more sophisticated, companies too are upping their game. The question is: will it be enough and what can your company do right now to protect itself? The research found that the […]
Revector launches enhanced covert detection products and service
Leading telecoms fraud company enters security market Launches smallest and most powerful IMSI catcher for 2G, 3G and 4G Unique network capabilities and web based remote management UK developed, designed and manufactured 27th January 2016: Mobile anti-fraud and revenue protection specialist Revector today launches a new covert detection device that enables mobile service providers to deliver enhanced monitoring […]
The draft surveillance bill – a headache in the making
The select committee reviewing the Draft Investigatory Powers Bill has this month finished taking written and oral evidence, and it is already clear that it will have a significant impact on mobile network operators (MNOs), over-the-top (OTT) service providers and crucially, consumers.
Mobile payments on the rise, but security concerns still an issue
In both the US and in the UK, ‘Black Friday’ and ‘Cyber Monday’ shopping season broke spending records. Amazon sold more than 7.4 million items on Black Friday 2015 (86 items per second!), up from 5.5 million in 2014, giving the online retailer its biggest sales day ever in the UK. Black Friday was also the best ever […]
Telco revenue is going OTT, but not in a good way
OTT is fast becoming a massive threat to telcos’ revenue management, the effect of which is clearly evidenced by double digit revenue loss for operators in 2014. What is the OTT threat? Over-the-top (OTT) applications – apps and services that offer a service over the Internet, bypassing traditional distribution – have struggled to monetise their […]
SIM swap fraud – new spin on an old theme
Recently there has been a spate of scams reported in the media using swapping of SIMs to create fraud. A recent example was reported in The Guardian. Whist the media enjoys giving frauds and scams new names, this is essentially little more than a reworking of identity theft. The report identifies that fraudsters need to […]
Revector: now detecting fraud for mobile operators in 100 countries
Mobile anti-fraud and revenue protection specialist Revector today announces it has now detected and eliminated mobile fraud in more than 100 countries around the world. UK-based Revector has helped mobile network operators regain more than an estimated $1 billion of revenues previously lost to fraud and mis-billing. In addition to eliminating fraud, network operators using Revector technology […]
Revector CEO advises Cameroon Prime Minister
Revectors CEO, Andy Gent, discusses SIM Box Fraud during his visit to Cameroon and advises the Prime Minister of Cameroon of the most suitable actions. (Business in Cameroon) – Andy Gent has made it clear. On August 12 and 13, 2015, the Chairman of Revector, the world leader in gsm fraud protection, made a thousand […]
Mobile Banking fraud – part 3
By Andy Gent Part three of the mobile banking series will look at the more traditional methods of fraud targeting phone users universally and how cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated in their attempts to steal information. This part looks at the more traditional methods of mobile fraud and how these methods are being developed to […]
Mobile Banking fraud – part 2
By Andy Gent In the second part of our series on mobile banking, we look at some of the risks from Trojan and spoof apps. Imitation, Trojan or spoof apps can be a real problem in today’s mobile marketplace, but are relatively easy to spot if you remain vigilant. The name ‘Trojan’ comes from the […]