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Aduna and BTS Partner to Tackle Fraud Prevention and Identity Verification
Aduna, the global aggregator of standardized network APIs, has entered a strategic collaboration with Business Telecommunications Services (BTS), a trusted provider and technology enabler for CommTech players. The partnership is designed to enhance fraud prevention and identity verification services by leveraging Aduna’s advanced API capabilities. Initially, the collaboration will focus on SIM Swap detection and Number Verification in high-growth markets across Asia and South America. This initiative expands BTS’s portfolio in mobile identity and fraud protection, complementing its existing solutions such as OTP, Mobile ID, Silent SMS Authentication, Branded Calls, and Number Anonymization.
“Fraud protection and mobile identity are critical challenges for our customers,” said Andres Proano, Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), BTS. “By combining our award winning S1 Platform with Aduna’s standardized network API capabilities, we can deliver powerful new services that address pressing needs like SIM Swap detection and Number Verification, enabling high growth regions.”
“This collaboration underscores Aduna’s mission to enable a trusted, global ecosystem for identity and security,” said Anthony Bartolo, CEO, Aduna. “Partnering with BTS allows us to expand our reach into some of the world’s most dynamic digital economies and emerging markets.”
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iProov Threat Intelligence Uncovers New iOS Video Injection Tool Designed for Sophisticated Deepfake Attacks
iProov’s threat intelligence team has identified a new and highly advanced tool designed to conduct video injection attacks, representing a major evolution in digital identity fraud. The tool operates on jailbroken iOS 15 and later devices, allowing attackers to bypass weaker biometric verification systems and even exploit platforms that lack biometric defenses entirely. Its suspected Chinese origins raise concerns amid ongoing geopolitical tensions over technology sovereignty and supply chain security, elevating its relevance as a matter of national security. Video injection attacks differ from traditional spoofing methods by inserting malicious imagery directly into the video data stream, making them more scalable and programmatic.
“The discovery of this iOS tool marks a significant breakthrough in identity fraud and confirms the trend of industrialized attacks,” said Andrew Newell, Chief Scientific Officer at iProov. “The tool’s suspected origin is especially concerning and proves that it is essential to use a liveness detection capability that can rapidly adapt. To combat these advanced threats, organizations need multilayered cybersecurity controls informed by real-world threat intelligence—the kind analyzed by the iProov Security Operations Centre (iSOC)—combined with science-based biometrics and a liveness detection capability that can rapidly adapt to ensure a user is the right person, a real person, authenticating in real-time.”
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Infobip achieves GSMA Open Gateway certifications for Network APIs
Infobip, a global communications platform, has obtained two GSMA Network API certifications—SIM Swap and Number Verification—through the CAMARA project. These achievements reinforce Infobip’s commitment to advancing the GSMA Open Gateway initiative and helping mobile network operators meet international standards. The company is already applying these APIs in practice. In France, it partnered with four major operators to demonstrate how APIs and RCS can combat fraud and strengthen digital trust in banking. In Brazil, Infobip supported all operators in launching APIs for verification, fraud prevention, and improved user experience. It will also co-host an Ideathon at Shift Zadar in Croatia.
Viktorija Radman, Telecom Growth & Strategy Director at Infobip, stated that “Achieving GSMA certifications for SIM Swap and Number Verification demonstrates our commitment to building secure, scalable solutions for operators worldwide. As a CPaaS enabler, Infobip is dedicated to helping telcos embrace new global standards and bring the benefits of Network APIs to real-world use cases. With its experience, partnerships, and developer-first approach, Infobip is helping telcos worldwide unlock new business opportunities and accelerate digital transformation.”
Henry Calvert, Head of Networks at GSMA, also stated that “Developers will explore and build use cases with certified Network APIs, including SIM Swap, Number Verification, Device Location and Know Your Customer (KYC) Match. This initiative reinforces the relevance of showcasing the scalable use of Network APIs amongst developers, and GSMA is honored to join and be one of the main drivers of this key moment at the conference.”
Cédric Gonin, Director of Telco API Business Strategy & Channel Management at Orange Livenet, pointed out that ” Infobip is helping to drive innovation in the telco ecosystem through its adoption and implementation of Network APIs for MNOs. Orange is at the forefront of these developments. At Infobip’s Shift Zadar conference, we will demonstrate how such tools can better serve our customers and protect them from fraud while helping develop the telco ecosystem globally.”
iBASIS and XLSMART Announce Strategic Management Service Agreement to Manage International and Domestic Mobile Authentication Traffic
iBASIS and PT XLSMART Telecom Sejahtera Tbk (formerly PT XL Axiata Tbk and PT Smartfren Telecom Tbk) have entered into a Management Service Agreement to improve the efficiency, reliability, and security of Mobile Authentication traffic in the XLSMART network. iBASIS will function as the exclusive international and domestic authorized gateway for Mobile Authentication requests to XL network prefixes, ensuring traffic flows through legitimate channels. The agreement also focuses on optimizing operations, strengthening authentication integrity, and providing business intelligence support.
“Partnering with iBASIS allows us to optimize the aggregation and secure transport of Mobile Authentication traffic across the market,” said Feby Sallyanto, Chief Enterprise Business Solution, at XLSMART. “Their global network, combined with deep expertise in the voice product market, operations, and business development ensures seamless delivery to our network.”
“We’re honored to be selected by XLSMART as their partner for Mobile Authentication and are fully committed to delivering comprehensive managed services that help strengthen XLSMART’s market leadership,” said Patrick George, CEO at iBASIS. “With our advanced infrastructure, unparalleled volume of customer relationships, and strategic global market intelligence we will support XLSMART in providing legitimate and transparent authentication for consumers worldwide, leveraging new opportunities, and driving continued innovation in the field.”
B2B Payments to Hit $224 Trillion by 2030 Globally, Driven by Emerging Market Expansion
Juniper Research projects that global B2B payments will rise from $186 trillion in 2025 to over $224 trillion by 2030, reflecting a 20% increase. This growth will be largely fueled by expanding economic activity and trade in emerging markets. The study also identifies virtual cards as the fastest-growing B2B payment method, with transaction value expected to surge by 370% over the next five years. Their configurability and seamless integration into procurement processes are key drivers behind this adoption.
“Unlocking card acceptance in emerging markets is the linchpin for the next wave of B2B card transaction growth. Supplier acceptance remains a major hurdle, but deploying low-cost acceptance solutions across key supply chain networks will accelerate adoption. This strategy positions virtual cards to ride the strong growth trajectory of emerging markets,” explained Michael Greenwood, Senior Research Analyst at Juniper Research.
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DCB & Mobile Money: Building the Future Through Co-Construction
At the Global Carrier Billing Summit & Mobile Payments Summit 2025 in Amsterdam, leaders emphasized that the future of Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) and Mobile Money relies on collaboration among operators, regulators, aggregators, and service providers. These payment methods drive digital inclusion and secure, simple customer experiences, but need a collective vision to grow responsibly. A key challenge is repositioning DCB as a legitimate financial-grade product rather than a telecom feature, requiring stronger consent, transparency, fraud prevention, and effective complaint processes.
Eric Tiberghien, COO of Digital Virgo, explains: “The only way to make DCB and Mobile Money trusted and sustainable is through shared responsibility. Operators, regulators, and technology partners must align on compliance and user experience if we want this payment method to scale further.”
Guillaume Briche, CEO of Digital Virgo, notes: “We cannot build the future of mobile payments in silos. Co-construction is the engine that will allow DCB and Mobile Money to deliver on their full potential, combining inclusion, security, and growth.”
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Bandwidth and Out There Media Partner to Launch RCS Messaging in U.S. for Leading Global Brands
Bandwidth Inc. (NASDAQ: BAND) announced a partnership with Out There Media at its Reverb25 keynote to deliver next-generation Rich Communication Services (RCS) for Business in the U.S. The collaboration combines Bandwidth’s software-driven Communications Cloud with Out There Media’s Mobucks™ platform and new MessagingStudio self-serve campaign builder. This integration enables secure, scalable, and mobile-first brand engagement. Out There Media, based in Vienna, works with global brands like Netflix, Coca-Cola, Disney, and Samsung, achieving RCS results up to 50 times stronger than typical digital ads.
“RCS is the next frontier for consumer engagement, and we’ve partnered with Bandwidth to combine their trusted cloud infrastructure with our innovation leadership,” said Kerstin Trikalitis, CEO and Co-Founder of Out There Media. “With our Mobucks™ platform and our leading-edge RCS campaign builder MessagingStudio, together with our strong record of success in other RCS markets, global brands can now have access to this new, high-impact messaging channel in one of the world’s most influential consumer economies.”
“Enterprises already trust Bandwidth to deliver billions of messages with the scale, control and reliability they need to achieve breakthrough outcomes,” said John Bell, Bandwidth’s Chief Product Officer. “As a leading provider of mission-critical communications to multinational brands, we’re a natural fit for Out There Media to unleash the next wave of branded consumer engagement through RCS.”
“RCS offers a diverse and dynamic range of capabilities that has proven to be exponentially more effective than SMS,” said Courtney Munroe, Research Vice President, Worldwide Telecommunications Research, IDC. “It is poised to become the fastest-growing enterprise communications channel in North America and around the world over the next few years.”
