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Cyber fraud using USSD codes on the rise; public urged to stay alert

As digital services increasingly become part of everyday life, cyber fraudsters are adopting new techniques to siphon money from unsuspecting users. A new form of fraud involving USSD code-based call ...
techtarget

What is USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data)?

USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) is a Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) protocol that is used to send text messages. USSD is similar to Short Message Service (SMS). USSD uses ...

How to check BSNL prepaid plan, data balance and expiry date? Quick guide

BSNL prepaid users can check their active recharge plan, validity, balance and data benefits through USSD codes, WhatsApp, ...
CSOonline

Samsung Galaxy S III secret USSD reset code discovered

A security research team at the Ekoparty Security Conference has demonstrated a single line of USSD code that can be used to completely reset a Samsung S III handset and ‘kill’ the owners SIM card in ...
Vanguard

NCC phone approval USSD code: How to check if your phone is approved in Nigeria

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) phone approval USSD code is *315#, which Nigerians can dial to check whether ...