In the news

article

Interview with FOX: March Madness brings the Final Four, and scammers, to Houston

Tom Zizka of FOX Houston warns viewers that March Madness is an opportunity for fraudsters to steal fans’ personal information. Scammers will use the NCAA tournament to craft texts around ticket sales or a betting opportunity in hopes to trick receivers into sharing personal information or clicking malicious links. George Cray, VP at iconectiv, offers insight as a telecom security expert and recommends never trusting these texts with sensitive information or clicking links. Zizka explains that another level of protection comes with messages from 5 or 6-digit numbers. Businesses have registered and undergone a vetting process to obtain these numbers, making them much more trustworthy.
Mar 14, 2023
article

Interview with CBS: “They cleared my whole bank account,” Jax woman scammed, experts now warning others about spam texts

Megan Moriarty of CBS Jacksonville shares the story of how Tesa Childs was a victim of number porting fraud. The victim shared that her bank account was emptied, and the scammer had complete access to her phone. Moiarty turns to telecom expert, George Cray, VP of iconectiv, for insight on how viewers can protect themselves. Cray explains that you can never 100% trust a text from an unknow 10-digit number and that 5-6-digit short codes are more reliable.
Mar 8, 2023
article

VanillaPlus Magazine Issue 1 2023: Are we nearly there yet?

In VanillaPlus Magazine, iconectiv shares an expert deep dive into origin-based rating. Over the past several years, network service providers have been feeling increased pressure to find new income streams to offset shrinking voice and data revenues, as well as margins. Origin-based rating is an untapped income opportunity that lies in how network service providers operate their business – specifically in relation to how they charge for terminating calls.
Feb 21, 2023
article

Interview with FOX: Experts remind people to watch out for tax scams

Joshua Oculam of FOX Scranton cautions viewers of tax scams ramping up before April. iconectiv CTO, Chris Drake, provides expert insight on ways to keep viewers and their information safe. Drake explains that the IRS will contact Americans by notices in the mail, not by text or email. If a suspicious looking message is received, Drake warns to never click the link and to freeze your credit.
Feb 17, 2023
article

Interview with CBS: Tax time scams to avoid

Niccole Cann of CBS San Antonio warns tax-payers of this year’s IRS scams. iconectiv CTO, Chris Drake, cautions viewers that links or files sent by a number claiming to be the IRS are infected and should not be clicked.
Feb 6, 2023
article

Interview with CBS: Tips for thwarting tax season scamming schemes

Alex Corradetti of CBS Milwaukee seeks the expertise of iconectiv CTO, Chris Drake, in a live interview regarding IRS text scams. Drake advises viewers on ways to spot scammers, how to prevent against attacks and what to do as a recipient of these tax season scams.
Feb 1, 2023
article

The Penny Hoarder: I’m an Idiot. Don’t Fall for the Phishing Scam I Just Fell for

In this article, Chris Drake, iconectiv CTO, provides expert commentary on SMS delivery scams. Drake brings color to the situation by sharing that scammers most likely don’t know whether or not a victim is waiting on a package. These fraudsters will play the odds by sending out millions of messages and let people fall into the trap.
Jan 27, 2023

Press Releases

Media Contact:
Sharon Oddy
Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications
+1 732 699-5130
soddy@iconectiv.com

press release

Security Experts to Address the Imminent Threat of Cyber Attacks Targeting Consumer and Business Data

iconectiv Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer Michael Iwanoff, will participate on a panel discussing how the security industry is evolving to address cyberattacks and threats.
Sep 27, 2018
press release

$65bn Question: How can network and finance work together to safeguard capital investments?

Join iconectiv and VanillaPlus for a webinar that will explore how service providers can safeguard their capital investments while also complying with financial regulations.
Sep 20, 2018
press release

Newly Elected Chair of Key ATIS Group to Ensure Integrity of the Global Supply Chain

John Curreri, Systems Engineer, iconectiv, has been elected as the new chair of the ATIS Automatic Identification and Data Capture Committee.
Sep 11, 2018
press release

International Conference Addresses Telecom’s $29B Global Fraud Problem

iconectiv to speak at International Conference that addresses Telecom’s $29B Global Fraud Problem.
Sep 6, 2018
press release

Phone Number Management is Challenging – Learn How to Protect Your Customers, Brand and Revenue in Free Webinar

iconectiv, an authoritative partner of the global communications industry, and the Competitive Carriers Association (CCA), will present a free webinar, Phone Number Management Today – Protecting the Service Provider’s Customers, Brand and Revenue, on July 18 at 2 pm Eastern.
Jul 16, 2018
press release

Safety in numbers - fighting fraud is a job for everyone says iconectiv

Calls on industry to unite to improve security says tighter number management can cut fraud risk
Jun 29, 2018
press release

iconectiv Chief Information Security Officer to Present at NYIT’s Undergraduate Program for Security of Mobile Devices and Wireless Networks

iconectiv Chief Information Security Officer to Present at NYIT’s Undergraduate Program for Security of Mobile Devices and Wireless Networks
Jun 25, 2018
About cookies on this site: Use of some cookies and tracking capabilities and features are required to ensure a properly functioning site. Third-party cookies and other tracking technologies may be used with your consent to analyze site usage, improve the user experience and for advertising. For more information, please review your options in the cookie settings. By visiting our website, you agree to our processing of information as described in our privacy policy.