Honeypot
Scam and Spam Detection
Independent Intelligence Against Messaging Threats
BluGem's global honeypot network delivers independent intelligence against messaging threats targeting mobile networks. By passively collecting unsolicited Voice calls, SMS, RCS and iMessages across multiple countries and operators, our dedicated honeypot devices provide independent visibility of scam campaigns, spam, fraud and other malicious communications targeting subscribers.
Our solution combines automated message collection, AI-assisted threat classification and expert analyst review to rapidly identify emerging messaging threats and provide trusted intelligence for operators, regulators and industry partners. The result is independent, evidence-based insight that helps organisations protect customers, strengthen network defences and respond more effectively to evolving messaging threats.
The BluGem honeypot service automatically records all instances of unsolicited communications received at the phone numbers provided by a telco. We can save messages, keep recordings of voice calls, and maintain a precise tally of how many messages and calls belong to the various categories of scam and spam activity we have previously identified. This information is of use in identifying gaps in existing spam and scam controls, or providing evidence to government agencies and law enforcement. Some countries, like India, have made it mandatory for telcos to implement honeypots to monitor trends in unsolicited communications and our service is also designed to satisfy regulatory obligations of this type.
As with other BluGem services, our honeypot service can be set up quickly and efficiently. It provides test evidence of what is happening on your network whilst minimising the burden on your existing team.
- Automated monitoring for unsolicited voice calls and messages
- Stores evidence of scam and spam activity
- Short term audits and year-round monitoring options available
- No system integration required for our honeypot service
- Can be used to test the effectiveness of firewalls
- Comprehensive written report of spam and scam activity, including recommended mitigations