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Voice phishing measures cut cases and losses by about 40 percent
South Korea\'s government said voice phishing cases and losses fell for 10 straight months after it rolled out a comprehensive crackdown plan. Cases from October to July dropped 39.9 percent to 12,554, while losses fell 43.2 percent to 632.4 billion won. Authorities cited emergency blocking of scam numbers within 10 minutes, an AI platform for sharing suspicious information, expanded reporting operations and stronger investigations and international cooperation.
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Central Radio Management Office cancels Onesetellink registration over failure to block voice phishing
The Central Radio Management Office under South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT has cancelled the registration of telecom operator Onesetellink for failing to carry out corrective orders aimed at blocking voice phishing that impersonates public institutions. The office said Onesetellink did not implement caller ID spoofing prevention measures without justifiable grounds by the March 6 deadline. It also ordered user protection steps and said the company must notify subscribers promptly of service termination.
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Cabinet approves Telecommunications Business Act amendment to block distribution of caller ID spoofing devices
South Korea has set a legal basis to ban the manufacture and distribution of caller ID spoofing devices used in voice phishing crimes. The Ministry of Science and ICT said the cabinet approved an amendment to the Telecommunications Business Act. The bill expands a subscription restriction service to all users by default to curb fraudulent mobile phone sign-ups under another person’s name. It also broadens the scope of approvals tied to changes in a major shareholder of a facilities-based telecom operator.