Head of Secure-D at Upstream, Geoffrey Cleaves, on the pressure to keep mobile users safe amid increasingly sophisticated fraud London, October 7th, 2020 Fraud prevention technology will cut toxic revenue for mobile network operators (MNOs), keep customers safe, safeguard user experience and cut down complaints. That’s according to mobile technology company, Upstream, who appeared at the Global Carrier Billing Summit 2020. During the virtual event, Head of Secure-D at Upstream, Geoffrey Cleaves, shared his concerns about the increased sophistication of fraud technology and what MNOs can do to keep their…
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93% of mobile transactions blocked as fraudulent in 2019 says new report on mobile ad fraud by Upstream
98,000 malicious Android apps and 43 million infected devices in 20 countries 32% of most malicious apps still available on Google Play London, January 29th, 2020 – 93 percent of total mobile transactions in 20 countries were blocked as fraudulent in 2019 according to a report on the state of malware and mobile ad fraud released today by mobile technology company, Upstream. The “Invisible Digital Threat” data is based on deployments of Upstream’s Secure-D full-stack anti-fraud platform that detects and blocks fraudulent mobile transactions mostly originated from ad fraud malware….
Read MoreUpstream announces Dimitris Maniatis as new CEO
Former CEO Guy Krief will join the Board of Directors London, December 4th, 2019 – Leading mobile technology company, Upstream, announces former Head of Secure-D, Dimitris Maniatis, as its new CEO. As of January 1st 2020, Maniatis will succeed Guy Krief who will join the board of directors to drive the company’s strategic vision and long-term growth. Following the successful transformation of the company under Guy’s leadership, in his new position, Dimitris will be responsible for further expanding Upstream’s growth by leading its new innovative products to market. Guy Krief…
Read MoreMobile operators in Africa can tap into digital for revenue and address upcoming industry challenges
Upstream to showcase its suite of mobile products at AfricaCom, Stand B30 AfricaCom, Cape Town, S.A., November 7, 2019 – Upstream will demonstrate at this year’s AfricaCom how mobile operators in Africa can achieve a head start in addressing the industry’s upcoming challenges. The company will be showcasing its full platform stack that enables MNOs to generate digital revenue, offering mobile users on the continent uninterrupted, free and safe connectivity while efficiently helping operators monetize digital opportunities such as mobile advertising. Guy Krief, CEO, Upstream, commented: “In developed markets, figures…
Read MoreFraud alert: Popular video app Snaptube needs careful watching
Fraud alert: Popular video app Snaptube needs careful watching Secure-D discovers same developer code as seen in Vidmate case responsible for 70 million suspicious transactions in just six months London, October 17th, 2019 – Snaptube, a popular Android smartphone video app which claims some 40 million users, has been caught making millions of suspicious transactions without the knowledge of its users. The Snaptube app features the same piece of developer software code, Mango SDK, that was at the center of the Vidmate expose earlier this year – when another popular…
Read MoreHuge engagement with free ad-funded internet service in South Africa powered by Upstream
Over 25 million users in South Africa now have access to mobile internet basics at no cost London, October 3rd, 2019 – More than 25 million mobile users in South Africa can now access internet essentials for free at any time, even when they have run out of credit. The free internet service was launched by Vodacom, South Africa’s largest mobile operator, powered by Upstream’s Zero-D connectivity platform. Since its introduction the operator has seen a massive uptake with 55 per cent of its subscriber base already engaging with the…
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