So what’s wrong with SMS codes? Are they really unsafe? And if they are, what can we use instead? SMS codes are really just one form of what’s called “two-factor authentication,” or 2FA.

Getting approval for SMS campaigns An SMS marketing program needs approval from the wireless carrier. That means registering the number you send from through a 10DLC (10-digit long code) application.

The past few days have shown the power of SMS and common short codes to mobilize consumers with little notice to donate to disaster relief efforts in the wake of the Haiti earthquakes. More than $30 ...

An SMS code is a shortened telephone number made available to a particular group of people, such as members of Tufts' Medford/Somerville campus, according to senior Michael Vastola, chief operating ...

An SMS code is a shortened telephone number made available to a particular group of people, such as members of Tufts' Medford/Somerville campus, according to senior Michael Vastola, chief operating ...

Apple's in-built SMS tool that scans messages for one-time passcode (OTP) and autofill codes is now better at blocking phishing attackers.

CISA urged users to switch to authentication apps or begin using passkeys instead of SMS codes. baranq – stock.adobe.com Receiving codes via SMS is “not phishing-resistant,” meaning it is ...

If you have logged in recently with your Apple ID and requested an SMS-based second-factor verification code instead of using the trusted device method, you might have noticed Apple made a change ...

According to Forbes, Google plans to patch this vulnerability soon. The company will stop using SMS codes for verification, moving to a QR code that the user has to scan with their phone.