In their quest for affordable internet access, many tourists opt to purchase local SIM cards from dubious or unauthorized vendors, which puts them at risk of scams and potential threats to their ...

Several mobile phone shops insist on registering SIM cards on the spot, while convenience stores and certain retailers allow ...

Illegal pre-registered SIM cards and phone number spoofing continue to expose gaps in Malaysia's mobile registration and network security, with foreigners and locals describing how the system can be ...

Holidaymakers have been warned that criminals have been using SIM card registration to steal passport details from travellers. In many popular tourist destinations, a passport or national ID card is ...

For over a decade, reports have highlighted how easy it is to buy unregistered SIM cards for just a few rand at informal ...