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Addressing the global rise of the SIM card swap (Reader Forum)

SIM card fraud unfortunately manifests itself in a number of ways, but one of the most pernicious forms is the SIM card swap. SIM card swapping is the process by which a hacker or bad actor obtains the personal information and mobile number of...

Delta doubles down on promise of free Wi-Fi on all flights during CES keynote

Delta plans to utilize some of the most transformative technologies, like machine learning and big-data analysis LAS VEGAS – During a CES keynote address, Delta Airlines CEO Ed Bastian expressed his utmost belief that Wi-Fi should be free on all flights, and more importantly, his...

2017 Predictions: Convergence of mobile, payments and security in 2017

HPE sees growing security concerns altering how organizations attempt to oversee their operations across mobile networks. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space on what they expect to see...

2016 Predictions: Smartphones get smarter, biometrics the norm

Mitek predicts smartphones will get smarter, biometrics will become more mainstream in 2016 Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on what they expect to see in the new year. Mobile wins the account-opening...

MasterCard looks to selfies as PIN of the future

Swapping biometric data for traditional security measures presents challenges and opportunities WASHINGTON – Global financial services company MasterCard is reportedly testing the possibility of adding facial recognition as a security measure for online purchases. Fraud is now the world’s No. 1 criminal enterprise, costing consumers and...

Reader Forum: Telcos turning to biometrics to stop fraud before it happens

With every week bringing the latest and greatest smartphone offering, the mobile marketplace continues to explode. And those who make their living as fraudsters couldn’t be happier. According to a survey of telecommunications fraud and security experts, estimated global fraud loss in the industry for...