Short Message Service (SMS) stories - Page 2

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.

Shopping habits have changed since the beginning of the pandemic; the biggest trend of all is the rise of hybrid shopping.

More than half of APAC office workers (59%) don't believe using their work email for personal activity is a security risk, according to a study by KnowBe4.

Zoom has unveiled a raft of new updates and features to its platform, including enhanced slide control, advanced polling, and attendance status.

Over 150 scam apps that trick users into costly subscriptions have been discovered by Avast, including ones on the Google Play Store.

ServiceNow has announced the ServiceNow Messaging Service to help organisations drive better service experiences from issue to resolution. .

More than half of consumers lose trust in organisations after receiving scam messages, according to a global study from Callsign.

8x8 has announced its new 8x8 Voice for Microsoft Teams app has now added SMS, MMS, and fax capabilities to extend the teams experience for users.