Assessment of Fraud Threats in Mobile Telecommunications Networks

An assessment of threats and an analysis of fraud in mobile telecommunications networks was conducted, taking into account the regional specifics of the Republic of Kazakhstan.. The study revealed some vulnerabilities of mobile networks used by fraudsters to steal funds and personal information. Among the most common types of fraud are phishing via SMS (smishing), SIM card cloning and notifications from fake sources. The study analyzed the responses of 226 respondents, among whom 26.5% (approximately 60 respondents) were victims of fraud. The results show that although many users are familiar with the protection methods, a significant proportion of respondents do not apply them in practice, which underscores the need to raise awareness. The article also provides an analysis of the consequences of fraud, including financial losses and psychological stress, which confirms the importance of implementing more effective protection measures to prevent such incidents