Maxis' AI-powered network firewall blocks scam calls and SMS

Maxis users should be receiving fewer scam calls and SMS as it has enabled its AI-powered firewall since January 2026. It also implemented inter-operator spoofing checks with four other telcos.

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Scam SMS: Why you're still getting fake SMS with links

If telcos are blocking SMS with links, why are Malaysians still receiving scam SMS pretending to be banks, govt agencies, and courier companies? Here’s why.

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Maxis to deploy AI-powered firewall to block malicious SMS and voice calls - SoyaCincau

Utilising Globe Teleservices' AI Firewall, Maxis is strengthening its network security by blocking spam messages sent from unofficial channels and SIM farms.

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🤯 Nhận 20 spam SMS mỗi ngày meski Azure từ từ. Tên công ty ko ko Mercury URL! Hài hước: từ từhair thay vì chặn spam. Azure, sửa hệ thống. #Vietnamese #Azure #ScamSMS #TechFrustration

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Sample of a #ScamSMS message:

Hey mum how's everything? I dropped my phone and it got damaged so I'll have to use this temporary number for now as it can't read my old sim anymore. Let me know if you got this ❤️

Be my guest..... 隨便... #whatsapp @WhatsApp #Scam #SMS #ScamSMS