Ofcom to stop criminals intercepting calls and texts in 'world-leading' move

Ofcom to stop criminals intercepting calls and texts in 'world-leading' move

Ofcom said the risk posed by the leasing of Global Titles has been recognised by organisations including the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre

Ofcom cracks down on mobile network loophole used to intercept text messages

The regulator said a technical loophole in mobile networks could allow criminals to intercept security codes being sent to mobile users via SMS.Ofcom has sa ...

Ofcom closes technical loophole used by scammers

Ofcom has banned the leasing of special types of phone numbers known as ‘Global Titles’ that pose a risk to mobile users’ privacy and security.

Ofcom Bans Global Titles Leasing To Thwart Mobile Abuse - Cybernoz - Cybersecurity News

The UK communications regulator Ofcom has banned leasing of “Global Titles,” a special phone number type used in mobile network signaling, in a landmark decision to counter growing threats from cybercriminals and foreign intelligence actors. Effective immediately, mobile operators are prohibited from entering new leasing agreements for Global Titles. The move closes a longstanding technical loophole that allowed criminals to exploit mobile infra…

Ofcom Bans Global Titles Leasing To Thwart Mobile Abuse

The UK communications regulator Ofcom has banned leasing of "Global Titles," a special phone number type used in mobile network signaling, in a landmark decision to counter growing threats from cybercriminals and foreign intelligence actors. Effective immediately, mobile operators are prohibited from entering new leasing agreements for Global Titles. The move closes a longstanding technical loophole that allowed criminals to exploit mobile infra…

Ofcom takes decisive action against powerful tool of malicious actors

Ofcom has announced that it's banning the leasing of Global Titles to help protect people from malicious actors who use Global Titles to intercept calls and messages. Read more...