In the digital communication landscape, establishing trust in caller ID is crucial. Sophisticated threats like brand impersonation through rich call data are on the rise, challenging this trust. This article delves into the complexities of this issue and offers strategies to protect your caller ID integrity. Combatting Spam with STIR/SHAKEN Protocols The STIR/SHAKEN framework is…

Understanding Caller ID Reputation The concept of ‘Caller ID Reputation’ is akin to a credit score for your phone number. It’s a metric used by telecom carriers and call-blocking apps to assess the risk associated with a phone number. A poor reputation can lead to your number being flagged as a ‘Spam Risk,’ which can…

The digital age has transformed our phone numbers into gateways of our personal and financial lives. With the increasing reliance on mobile devices for a myriad of services, the security of your phone number has become paramount. This section will explore the significance of your phone number in the digital landscape and the potential risks…

Caller ID is a crucial factor for outbound dialing campaigns, as it influences the decision of the call recipients to answer or ignore the calls. However, many legitimate businesses suffer from inaccurate or misleading caller ID information, especially after the implementation of STIR/SHAKEN, a protocol that aims to prevent spoofing and fraud. In this post,…

SMS spoofing is a type of cyberattack that involves sending fake text messages from a sender that appears to be legitimate, such as a bank, a government agency, or a well-known company. The goal of these attacks is to trick the recipients into revealing their personal or financial information, clicking on malicious links, or downloading…

Phone number attestation is a process of verifying the authenticity and ownership of a phone number. It is a way of ensuring that the phone number belongs to a real person and not a fraudulent or spoofed account. Phone number attestation can help prevent spam, scams, identity theft, and other malicious activities that rely on…

Caller ID is a feature that allows you to see the phone number and sometimes the name of the person or business that is calling you. It can help you decide whether to answer or ignore a call, and also identify potential spam or fraud calls. However, not all caller IDs are created equal. Depending…

When you get a phone call from an unfamiliar number, you may wonder who is on the other end of the line. Is it a friend or a foe? Is it a human or a robot? How can you be sure that the caller is who they claim to be and not a scammer? In…