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FCC: Telecoms Have Seven Days to Disclose Breaches   The US Federal Communication Commission (FCC) has adopted a new rule requiring telecommunications companies and VoIP providers to notify authorities within seven days of detecting a breach. The organizations that will need to be notified include the FCC, the FBI, and the Secret Service. The new rule also states that covered organizations must notify affected customers “without unreasonable delay … and in no case more than 30 days following reasonable determination of a breach.” If organizations “determine that no harm to customers is reasonably likely to occur,” they do not need to notify customers. https://lnkd.in/ecQzWHw5

With the threat of AI cyberattacks on the rise, at SCG we know how important it is to keep your business secure. Our VoIP safe and voice safe solutions work to keep you covered. Voice safe protects you from charges of up to £10,000 from potential fraudsters. Whilst service protect provides you with one multifunctional engineer to pinpoint where the fault lies helping speedup the process of getting your business back on its feet. Get in touch with our experts to find out how we can make your business more secure today – 0345 620 0222 #scgconsulting #cyberattacks #bemoresecure

STIR/SHAKEN has been in the news. What is it and how does it relate to phone calls? Read about these FCC-enforced standards—and how OnSIP has implemented them in our platform—in our latest blog: #hostedVoIP #telecommunications https://hubs.li/Q027fDj-0

Protect Your Privacy with Firefox's Relay Phone Masking Tired of spam calls and texts? Concerned about personal data exposure? Introducing Firefox's Relay Phone Masking, a smart way to mask your real phone number. This innovative feature gives you more control over your communication, shielding your privacy online. #Firefox #RelayPhoneMasking #PrivacyMatters #DataProtection https://lnkd.in/gb9BDDZy

SIM boxes are a real problem 🛑 For the telecom industry, but also for end-users. Ever heard of a SIM box? What do we do with it? How does it work? Why is it a problem? What are the risks for individuals? What can be done to prevent this illegal device? We have compiled all the information for you in a single article. Enjoy your reading 🤓 https://bit.ly/46WuWI7

Messaging scams are continuously evolving, and the latest trend identified by Symmetry Solutions Limited fraud intelligence team involves the sending of messages generated from email accounts. The fraudster's goal is to initiate smishing-style scams whilst eliminating or reducing the cost of sending messages. This new style of messages contain a script and a contact number to reply via Whatsapp. Using Whatsapp means the scammers are protected by the encryption that surrounds this OTT messaging service. Contact Symmetry Solutions to learn more about PRISM and how their database of intelligence about messaging scams can be used to protect your business.

Stir/Shaken was a term coined to describe a set of procedures and protocols created to help prevent call spam and fraudulent activity across telephone networks. This is a global problem, with calls originating from both VOIP and traditional networks. Stir/Shaken works by using digital certificates to confirm that the number a call originates from is validated from a secure source. Simply put, each service provider gets the certificate for the call in question from another trusted source or provider. This is then used to confirm the caller's validity by verifying the source of the call. Currently, in the US alone, an estimated 4 billion robocalls are made per month with a high percentage of them being flagged as spam calls. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) was tasked to come up with a solution to help combat this issue and Stir/Shaken was created. Legislation was passed which meant that as of June 30th 2021, all US carriers were required to implement these regulatory requirements, or face fines and further action. At XConnect, we’re continuously committed to working across the telecoms industry to fight fraud and build #trustintelecoms throughout the ecosystem. To find out how our services are helping to combat fraudulent calls, please visit: http://ow.ly/IvOE50Mi2fx If you would like to get in touch with our team, please email: info@xconnect.net #stirshaken #telecoms #FCC #legislation #regulations #fraud #spamcalls #voip #carriers

Follow the steps below to protect your device: Enable Strong Encryption: Use WPA3 or WPA2 encryption to protect data transmissions from being intercepted. Disable Remote Management: Turn off remote management features to reduce the risk of unauthorized access to router settings from the internet. #encryption #wifi #wireless #unauthorizedauthentic #wpa3 #wpa2 #tech #techinnews #technology

Across the globe, the frequency of SMS attacks is steadily rising, with a notable presence of malicious URLs in these messages. This trend has prompted the introduction of substantial regulations and laws that mandate decisive measures by telecommunications operators. While certain markets outright prohibit SMS messages containing URLs, the prevailing expectation in most markets is for operators to implement filtering mechanisms to weed out malicious URLs. Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q02nSYgX0 #SMSsecurity #SMSfirewall #NetworkSecurity #Telecom

Are you tired of dealing with unwanted robocalls and fraudsters exploiting your phone network? It's time to fortify your communication channels with our cutting-edge Stir/Shaken Verification Tool – and the best part? It's absolutely FREE! #CallSecurity #StirShaken #FraudProtection #CommunicationSolutions