Banks and fintech are collaborating together aiming to combat deepfake video and audio content generated by fraudsters. This type of fraudulent activity takes image manipulation to the next level by using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to produce fake audio and videos. Face-swap videos and voice cloning are the best-known types of deepfake which are used to […]
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BEIJING (AP) — China’s leading maker of semiconductors has denied it has any links to the military following reports Washington is considering stepping up its feud with Beijing over technology and security by imposing export controls that could disrupt manufacturing for a national industrial champion. U.S. regulators are considering adding Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. to […]
DIDWW, the leading telecommunication platform for businesses and professionals, is pleased to expand its popular list of services to provide its growing customer base with a brand new porting tool. The porting process enables end-users to keep their existing telephone numbers when switching between different telecommunication service providers. This is often a much sought after […]
Refugee community networks are aiding in detecting COVID-19 cases in Ecuador, as part of the initiative by the Community Epidemiological Surveillance System (CESS) that is developed and implemented by the UNHCR, the dedicated UN Refugee Agency. The implemented system ensures that early detection and proper referral for treatment of COVID-19 in Ecuador amongst the country’s […]
Opensignal – an analytical firm- reported “impressive improvements” by Philippine’s two main telecom players, Smart Communications and Globe Telecom. The report that provides an audit for the quarter covering April-June 2020 states a 20% increase in 4G/LTE coverage in the country. Inside Telecom has recently reported about Philippines President Duterte warning telecom operators of possible […]
Bracing for a contentious election with no immediate results and possible “civil unrest,” Facebook is enacting a host of measures to ensure its platform is not used to sow chaos and spread misinformation before, during and after the U.S. presidential election. But it’s not clear the changes are enough. The company said Thursday it will […]
Telecom Italia has been discussing the single network scheme since May 2020. Under this scheme, FiberCop would be merged with Open Fiber, an operator of a wholesale fiber network that is controlled by the Italian government, according to Light Reading. However, the government pressure for a single, nationwide broadband network has complicated the project. Back […]
For the past three years, Brazil has taken crucial steps in working on legal frameworks related to cybersecurity, awareness, standards, and technologies. The government has recognized the need to prioritize cybersecurity among its institutions. According to the Daily Swig website, consultations took place between The Brazilian government agencies and national Cybersecurity Incident Response Teams, the […]
Payment Service Banks are a new category of banks that function with smaller-scale operations. Nigeria’s Central Bank announced that it would grant more licenses for Payment Service Banks within a minimum capital base of $13 million. This move could have impacts on telecom services and other companies who have expressed interest in digital financial services, […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facebook made a mistake in not removing a militia group’s page earlier this week that called for armed civilians to enter Kenosha, Wisconsin, amid violent protests after police shot Jacob Blake, CEO Mark Zuckerberg says. The page for the “Kenosha Guard” violated Facebook’s policies and had been flagged by “a bunch of […]