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June 2025 SMS OTP regulatory updates: Banking's global shift to secure authentication
Governments worldwide are banning SMS OTPs due to rising fraud risks. Learn why regulators in the Philippines, UAE, and EU are cracking down, and what secure alternatives banks must adopt to stay compliant and protect customers.
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CISA Endorses FIDO Passkeys: Protecting Against Telecommunication Network Interception.
Authsignal helps organizations comply with the CISA Mobile Communications Best Practice Guidance by offering drop-in phishing-resistant passkeys, strong MFA fallback methods, and WhatsApp OTP as an encrypted and reliable alternative to SMS
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WhatsApp for 2FA and MFA: Enhancing Customer Experience and Reducing Costs with WhatsApp OTP.
High SMS costs in Asia-Pacific and the prevalence of WhatsApp are driving enterprises to adopt WhatsApp OTPs for user verification, offering a cost-effective and reliable solution.
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SMS-Based Authentication: Why It’s No Longer Enough for Security - Authsignal
SMS-based authentication is no longer secure enough to protect accounts. Learn why and explore safer alternatives like passkeys and security keys.
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