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Authentication+ is Here: Enhancing A2P 10DLC Security

The A2P 10DLC landscape has received a significant security upgrade. As of October 17, 2024, The Campaign Registry (TCR) introduced Authentication+, a new identity verification process designed to combat brand impersonation and fraud like smishing and spoofing. Note: This new feature is being rolled out for publicly traded companies first, but will expand to other…

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GSMA Moves Forward with End-to-End Encryption for RCS Messaging

Last Tuesday, the GSM Association (GSMA), the organization responsible for developing Rich Communications Services (RCS), revealed its plans to implement end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for messages shared between Android and iOS devices. According to Tom Van Pelt, GSMA’s technical director, the introduction of interoperable end-to-end encryption is a significant step: “The next major milestone involves enhancing…

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A new foe has appeared, Xeon Sender Exploits APIs for SMS Phishing Attacks

The ongoing battle against cybercrime intensifies as scammers exploit new technologies, and the latest tool to raise alarm bells is Xeon Sender. This cloud-based platform is being increasingly used to orchestrate extensive SMS phishing and spam campaigns, taking advantage of otherwise legitimate services. According to a SentinelOne researcher, “Attackers can use Xeon to send messages…

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