New SMS firewall helps Vodafone reduce scam texts by three quarters

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Vodafone says the volume of fraudulent text messages received by its customers last month was 76% lower than it was six months ago thanks to the installation of a new SMS firewall.

The operator reviewed its security measures at the end of August 2021, hoping to protect consumers from a rise in fake messages that pose as genuine communications from delivery companies, banks, and even the National Health Service (NHS).

These messages hope to trick people into tapping malicious links or share personal details that can be used to steal money or commit identify fraud.

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