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SMS Security & Privacy Gaps Make It Clear Users Need a Messaging Upgrade

Google Security

The World Has Changed, But SMS Hasn’t Changed With It According to a recent whitepaper from Dekra, a safety certifications and testing lab, the security shortcomings of SMS can notably lead to: SMS Interception: Attackers can intercept SMS messages by exploiting vulnerabilities in mobile carrier networks.

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Top 5 Industries Most Vulnerable to Data Breaches in 2023

Security Boulevard

Lack of access to security features, such as passwords for admins, may result in a data breach where unauthorized persons within the organization may access sensitive data and leak it to malicious insiders. Yahoo also recorded a breach that affected 1 billion accounts in 2013, where names and passwords were stolen.