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Combatting International Spoofed Calls: India's New Measures to Protect Citizens

 

In recent times, fraudsters have increasingly used international spoofed calls displaying Indian mobile numbers to commit cybercrime and financial fraud. These calls, which appear to originate within India, are actually made by criminals abroad who manipulate the calling line identity (CLI). 

Such spoofed calls have been used in various scams, including fake digital arrests, FedEx frauds, narcotics in courier schemes, and impersonation of government and police officials. To combat this growing threat, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) in India have developed a system to identify and block incoming international spoofed calls. 

This initiative aims to prevent such calls from reaching any Indian telecom subscriber. The Ministry of Communications announced that TSPs have been directed to block these calls and are already taking steps to prevent calls with spoofed Indian landline numbers. In addition to this, the DoT has launched the Sanchar Saathi portal, a citizen-centric platform designed to enhance user safety and security amid the rising threat of fraud and international call scams. This portal includes a feature called "Chakshu," which allows individuals to report suspicious calls and messages. 

Chakshu simplifies the process of flagging fraudulent communications, providing an extra layer of protection against cybercriminals. Chakshu serves as a backend repository for citizen-initiated requests on the Sanchar Saathi platform, facilitating real-time intelligence sharing among various stakeholders. The platform also provides information on cases where telecom resources have been misused, helping to coordinate actions among stakeholders. 

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has highlighted additional measures, including creating a grievance redressal platform for reporting unintended disconnections and a mechanism for returning money frozen due to fraud. These efforts aim to address the concerns of citizens who may have been inadvertently affected by the anti-fraud measures. Since its launch in May last year, the Sanchar Saathi portal has been instrumental in enhancing the security of telecom users. It has helped track or block over 700,000 lost mobile phones and detect more than 6.7 million suspicious communication attempts. 

These efforts underscore the government's commitment to safeguarding citizens from cyber threats and ensuring the integrity of telecom services. The DoT and TSPs' proactive measures, along with the Sanchar Saathi portal, represent significant steps towards protecting Indian citizens from international spoofed calls and other forms of cybercrime. By leveraging advanced technology and fostering collaboration among stakeholders, these initiatives aim to create a safer digital environment for all.
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HackersEra Launches Telecom Penetration Testing to Eliminate Cyber Threats

 

Cybercriminals have attacked telecom infrastructure, particularly as it shifts to an IP-based design with the introduction of Long-Term Evolution (LTE) networks, also referred to as LTE or 4G. Persistent attackers could spy on users' cellular networks and record data flow by exploiting security vulnerabilities in the LTE mobile device standard. 

Thanks to HackersEra, a prominent Indian cybersecurity service provider with global footprints, for introducing a cutting-edge solution to help the telecom sector in India and around the world enhance their telecom network security posture, minimise the risk of attacks, and increase operational efficiency through 'Telecom Penetration Testing.’ 

The telecom industry has grown at an astounding rate, especially in the developing world of South America, Africa, and Asia. As a result, networks have grown significantly, new services have been added, and the system as a whole has grown increasingly complicated. But security is frequently ignored or marginalised in favour of growing market share and cutting expenses. But hackers don't care about the economy, and they've begun targeting telecom infrastructure since it's using LTE to enable the move to an IP-based design. 

This, combined with stronger telecom security laws, continues to be a formidable barrier for carriers to overcome. Despite the fact that there are several security challenges, telcos' experiences have shown that some of them can be resolved, while others will continue to be a known threat unless cost-effective solutions are devised. 

HackersEra covers every angle while assessing the security of a telecom infrastructure. The company's strategy for boosting operational efficiency in the telecom industry includes pre-engagement, scoping, asset classification, risk assessment and risk treatment, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, employee training, and support.

HackersEra is home to a team of researchers who are experts in the latest developments in telecommunications technology, such as 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G. These tools have probed and investigated telecom network interfaces such as the Air Interface, Backhaul Interface, Core Network, and Roaming Interface. The company has developed security testing automation solutions that specialists with less security experience can use. 

The company was launched in 2015 in Maharashtra's Pune by Vikash Chaudhary, is an industry-leading cybersecurity service provider known for introducing innovative, adaptive business processes that provide increased security and productivity to enterprises. In just seven years after its inception, the group has developed globally, particularly in Asia, the Americas, and Africa.
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