“Imagine that you’re sitting at the dinner table, and your phone suddenly comes alive with debit alert after debit alert. You can see the transactions pouring in, and your account balance trickling away, but can do nothing about it.”
Researchers find 36 new security flaws in LTE protocol
“The vulnerabilities allow attackers to disrupt mobile base stations, block incoming calls to a device, disconnect users from a mobile network, send spoofed SMS messages, and eavesdrop and manipulate user data traffic.”
Federal Trade Commission officials warn of phishing text message scam
“For those shopping online, be aware of scammers who are sending text messages about a package for you. Although it may seem real, it’s just another phishing attempt. Phishing is the fraudulent attempt to get sensitive information by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity through technology.”
Adobe Photoshop Camera now on the Google Play Store
“After officially being announced in late 2019, Adobe Photoshop Camera is now available to download on the Google Play Store. The application aims to leverage Adobe’s rich history and Photoshop prowess by giving a camera app replacement for your smartphone.”
New report details T-Mobile network improvements with extra 600MHz spectrum
“Last month, T-Mobile announced that it was getting free access to extra 600MHz spectrum from companies like Dish, Bluewater, and Comcast to help bolster its network during the coronavirus pandemic.”
FCC will require phone carriers to authenticate calls by June 2021
“The FCC announced today all carriers and phone companies must adopt the STIR/SHAKEN protocol by June 30th, 2021. The regulatory requirement is designed to combat robocalls, specifically those that try to hide their phone numbers by allowing carriers to authenticate caller IDs.”
DISH Responds to COVID-19 By Lending 600MHZ Spectrum to T-Mobile
“Today, DISH announced its response to COVID-19 which includes supporting consumer connectivity by making it’s entire nationwide, 600 MHz portfolio of spectrum available to T-Mobile at no cost for two months.”
T-Mobile and Sprint may be cleared to merge, but users are left with unclear signals
“Recapping the week’s biggest tech stories. It’s only fitting that T-Mobile and Sprint would get final judge’s approval for their massive merger during the week of Valentine’s Day.”
Google is rolling out RCS messaging without waiting for carriers – here’s what that means
“Almost two years after showing off the first glimpse of its Rich Communication Services (RCS), Google is rolling it out without waiting for carrier support.”
Robocalls about your bills can pour in every day, all day
“IN THE CAR WHERE Paula Hanson lives, often parked outside a local sheriff’s station in Lancaster, California, her phone wouldn’t stop ringing. Hanson tried to explain to the employees at Discover Bank all that had happened to her.”
