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SMS spoofing

Singapore

All government SMSes to come from a single ‘gov.sg’ sender ID by Jul 1

SAF can cut emissions by as much as 80%. The greener fuel is essential to reduce emissions from long-haul flights, the source of most air-travel pollution, because electric planes do not have sufficient range.
Global Enterprise

Expensive flights become new normal on US$5 trillion green transition

SMS messages, which are not encrypted, can be intercepted and read by fraudsters in a number of ways.
Companies & Markets

Banks move away from SMS OTPs in favour of app-based authentication methods

Singapore Post has accounted for more than 80% of logistics-related phishing attempts via fake websites or SMS alerts.
Technology

Financial institutions, public agencies, logistics most spoofed sectors in Singapore in 2022

Using SMSes is weak as an authentication factor, and users should be prepared to accept some inconveniences in exchange for stronger protections for their online accounts.
Telcos, Media & Tech
COMMENTARY

One-time passwords marked ‘Likely-SCAM’ could breed complacency

From Jan 31, SMS from organisations that have not registered with the SSIR will be marked "Likely-SCAM".
Opinion & Features

As Sender ID Registry deadline looms, does SMS still matter? 

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