Short Message Service (SMS) stories - Page 2

Singapore will introduce a unified SMS Sender ID, gov.sg, for all government messages by 1 July 2024, to enhance communication security and public trust.

Apple unveils major privacy advancements with Private Cloud Compute, fortified Apple Intelligence, and enhanced user control in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia.

ACMA warns of a surge in loyalty points scam SMSs, urges vigilance. Telstra blocked 11 million scam texts monthly but seeks public help to curb threats.

SMS revolution's downside: Europe tackles fraud epidemic through stringent data laws and sender verification in fight to preserve trust.

Sendbird launches Business Messaging platform, a cost-efficient omnichannel communication solution for businesses, potentially reducing message-related expenses by 30%.

A recent analysis by Group-IB sheds light on the alarming potential of Pegasus spyware, exploring wider implications for the famed security of iOS products.

LeapXpert introduces GenAI application, Maxen, envisioned to revolutionise client communications and enhance the productivity of relationship managers, with the official launch set in March 2024.

A surge in scams targeting traditional communication channels such as SMS and email has caused Australians to lose faith in these methods, with in-app messaging emerging as the most trusted platform, according to a recent study.

Over 250,000 potential SMS and MMS scams have been reported in Australia, seeping through Telstra's hotline, with the highest number recorded on Thursdays.

Event ticketing tech firm, INTIX, pioneers the use of real-time marketing to engage customers, promote additional offerings, and enhance event revenues during an event.

Keeper Security boosts cybersecurity with new support for hardware security keys as the solitary Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) method to deter remote attacks.

CBA and Vodafone join forces to combat the surge in SMS scams, using real-time intelligence to safeguard customers.

Rising cybersecurity threats prompt a shift from traditional, vulnerable password methods to phishing-resistant authentication solutions.

Singapore-based Dedoco's AI platform, Ping, aims to protect consumers from online scams, enhancing trust and security in business communications.

DocuSign, global e-signature leader, has announced an integration with WhatsApp, aiming to enhance digital contract processes.

Sydney-based martech firm Atomic.io secures No. 2 spot for Innovation in Web/Mobile Platforms in the inaugural TMW 100 list.

Access4, the UCaaS provider, has launched a new SMS service to fuel partner network growth and increase customer retention.

Australians lost over $2 Billion to scams in 2021, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

Telstra's SMS scam filters has continued to block millions of scam messages, with a staggering 225 million blocked since April this year.

In a year of economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, it should be no surprise that the digital landscape is fraught with cyberthreats.