ofcom takes world leading action to crack down on exploitation of mobile networks by criminals

UK — Ofcom · 2025-04-22 · UK · verified record

Themes: Cybersecurity · Telecoms & connectivity

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-and-broadband/telecoms-infrastructure/ofcom-takes-world-leading-action-to-crack-down-on-exploitation-of-mobile-networks-by-criminals

- Ofcom closes loophole that could pose risk to mobile users’ privacy and security - New rules will make the UK a global leader in preventing abuse by fraudsters and dangerous criminal groups. Ofcom has today announced new rules that will make the UK a world leader in protecting people from the malicious use of mobile networks. We are closing a technical loophole that could pose a risk to mobile users’ privacy and security, by banning the leasing of special types of phone numbers known as ‘Global Titles’. Criminals can use Global Titles to intercept and divert calls and messages, and get their…