Fighting cyber crime

A SMS received is a SMS opened in 97% of cases. A high percentage, which speaks volumes about the trust we place in our cell phones. Combine the major vulnerabilities of our smartphones with the lack of attention we pay to them, and the result is an explosive cocktail.

So why do we pay less attention to the security of our smartphones than we do to that of our computers? In this article, we explain how smsmode^©is committed to fighting cybercrime on our mobiles.

The war on grey roads and low-cost SMS

For purely economic reasons, some SMS service providers will not hesitate to steer you towards the low-cost SMS . At this stage, they will no longer be able to guarantee the reliability, deliverability or even confidentiality of the data exchanged during your mailings. Their contents can be intercepted, consulted and modified.

This 'grey traffic' is characterised by a 'stacking' of intermediaries. Would you hand over the personal data of your customers in the medical or banking sector to unknown intermediaries? Without any guarantee of delivery or security of the confidential data you have been given?

The answer is NO. At smsmode^©We guarantee direct dispatch via our own direct operator connections, with no other intermediaries. We guarantee the reliability of your shipments, their deliverability and the confidentiality of the personal data you entrust to us.

Towards strengthening our security measures

As a mobile messaging provider, we have a role to play in the fight against mobile cyber crime. RCS, SMS 2 .0 is the most immediate response we can provide. This product offers a much stronger verification process (a certified and verified business account), and focuses on the customer's incoming message rather than the outgoing one... thus drastically reducing fraud.

However, a distinction needs to be made. Although RCS is gaining points in terms of functionality, it is still less popular than SMS. Banks and others will still need to send confirmation codes... In other words, the adage "the king is dead, long live the king" doesn't quite apply yet!

At smsmode^© On the one hand, we're pushing ahead with our innovative products, while on the other, we're continuing to secure our historic product. This involves not only controlling the various accounts created on our platform, but also educating consumers about mobile. So, in the face of the phishing attempts that are legion at the moment, we can only advise you to be cautious. Never give out your bank details in this way! Bear in mind that the more personalized SMS is, the more likely it is not to be fraudulent.

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