European Union Spoofing and Traceback Survey Extended to 14 August
Commsrisk has extended the deadline for contributions to its European Union research into spoofing prevention and traceback until 14 August 2026.
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Hong Kong SMS Blaster Broadcasts WhatsApp Account Hijacking Scam
Police linked more than 6,000 smishing messages to 16 WhatsApp account hijacking frauds that caused losses exceeding HKD300,000.
Malaysian Regulator Stops SMS Blaster Bypassing Telco Filters
MCMC found a 23 year old man driving around Johor Bahru with an SMS blaster that sent scam links. This was its fifth special operation against the devices during 2026.
Contribute to European Union Research on Spoofing and Traceback
Commsrisk has been asked to conduct research on behalf of the European Union into methods that prevent the spoofing of electronic communications and enable communications to be traced to their origin.
Hong Kong Arrests SMS Blaster Fraudster Linked to HKD1.1mn Loss
Police caught a 25 year old man driving through Sheung Shui, Hong Kong, with an active SMS blaster that had sent over 1,000 smishing messages.
Don’t Look Up: Banks Are Feasting on Telcos
Telcos have gone from public trusts to private cash machines for major banks and hedge funds as they tear the industry to pieces.
Which Countries Have the Busiest SMS Firewalls?
A new map in the Commsrisk Global Fraud Dashboard compares published SMS-blocking figures using a population-adjusted score.
How to Detect SMS Blasters
SMS blasters operate outside legitimate mobile networks, but their activity can still be detected. This article explains how operators and regulators can identify false base stations by looking for radio, signalling and location anomalies.
The Future of Commsrisk
Future Commsrisk articles will focus on the Global Fraud Dashboard: new graphs, noteworthy data, related news, and insights based on objective data.
The Final Commsrisk Article: US Telcos Cannot Be Allowed to Dictate Global KYC
I was thrown out of One Consortium, but that was the inevitable consequence of a plan I instigated in 2024. It is better to kill my career by issuing this final warning than by facilitating a sham designed to mislead regulators and hurt the public.