Where does text message spam come from? NUVOs
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The rest of the spam messages is dominated by network unaffiliated virtual operators, according to a new report from Cloudmark. "Communication is possible between any two parties with a phone number," said Tom Landesman, security researcher at San Francisco-based Cloudmark, Inc.. "And no special app is required by the receiver." Text messages sent through NUVOs start out inside the apps, but then go through the usual big-name mobile network operators, who have processes in place to spot problems. The spam texts clogs up networks and drives up mobile phone bills, but also serve as a security threat, especially for companies that allow employees to use personal devices for work. Cloudmark also reported that two small countries, Vietnam and Bangladesh, were starting to make a big splash when it comes to spam.
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