Tag "Security"

Jun 04, 2025 • Security

Three Common Scams in the Finance Industry, and How to Combat Them

Fraud is, and will always be, a serious threat to the financial services industry. As digital banking, fintech platforms, and online transactions grow, so do the tactics of cybercriminals looking to exploit vulnerabilities. Do you provide financial services? Then it's important to remain vigilant - not only to protect your own data and accounts, but also those of your customers. Clear, secure, and verified communication can be a powerful tool in the fight against fraud.

Dec 09, 2024 • Security

Introducing Your Customizable Verification Solution

In today's digital world, ensuring secure and convenient online interactions is more important than ever. Every business has unique needs when it comes to protecting their digital space and their customer interactions - and different needs require different solutions. That's why CM.com introduces "Build Your Own Verification" - flexible and customizable verification that can be tailored to your specific needs.

Nov 12, 2024 • Security

Mobile Identity Services: Know Your Users

Verifying online users and accounts has become indispensable in today's business landscape. You want to know who has access to your (online) services and data, but even if you couldn't care less, rules and regulations will definitely care! Whether it's to protect yourself and your customers from harm, or making sure you abide by the local law - making sure you know who the person on the other end of the internet is, is paramount.

Sep 11, 2024 • Security

Your One-Stop-Shop for Verification Services

Securing online accounts, data and users is a must in business today. At least, if you don't want to end up as the next security breach headliner in the papers. But simply implementing a bunch of security measures isn't always enough. Loose apps and services become vulnerable for fraud, and are often cost-inefficient. That's why we now offer a one-stop-shop to safely secure your business: the Verification API.

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Sep 04, 2024 • Security

Prevent Text Messaging Fraud and Simplify Verification Processes With Number Verify

Customer communication via text messaging has become an integral part of the modern business landscape. In recent years however, criminals have figured out that they can abuse SMS communication to scam both your business and your customers out of data and money. But not to worry, there's a new, convenient, and fast verification method that can help secure your online accounts: Number Verify!

Jun 05, 2024 • Security

Protect Your Customers from Fraud With RCS Sender Verification

Cybercrime and spam messaging is on the rise. Criminals attempt to impersonate trusted businesses in the hopes of scamming loyal customers out of their personal details, login credentials, and even banking information. This damages the trust between customers and businesses. How can you tell which messages are legit, and which ones aren't? RCS Business offers verified sender profiles, helping customers identify official business accounts so they can engage with business communication with confidence.

Apr 18, 2024 • Security

Secure Your Business With SMS OTPs and Alerts

In the current digital era, technological and online advances are rapidly growing, creating new ways for businesses to engage their customers. Unfortunately, where there is growth, there will be criminals trying to steal some of the profits. Protecting business data, customer information, and online accounts is a priority for every modern business. SMS security can help protect your business and your customers from online fraud and cyber crime.

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Oct 20, 2023 • Security

What Is DMARC and How Do You Implement It?

In our digital age, email threats loom large, with phishing and spoofing becoming increasingly sophisticated. DMARC is the powerful shield that businesses and individuals need. This authentication protocol ensures email integrity, safeguarding against domain impersonation and cyberattacks. In this article, we demystify DMARC, explaining its significance in bolstering email security.

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Sep 25, 2023 • Security

Combat SMS Pumping (AIT) Fraud Effectively With CM.com

In this digital era, providing the optimal customer experience means connecting and engaging with your customers online on their favorite platforms and channels. Online (automated) customer engagement and A2P (application-to-person) messaging is bigger than ever, which unfortunately also means that messaging fraud is on the rise. Artificially Inflated Traffic (AIT) fraud has become an alarming issue in the telecommunications industry, but worry not! CM.com has built the perfect safeguard feature to protect your business endeavors from AIT fraud.

Sep 06, 2023 • Security

A2P Messaging Fraud and Prevention for Businesses

Safeguarding company data against security threats should be on the top of the priorities list for every modern company. Especially since A2P, or application-to-person messaging fraud is on the rise. Read all about the different types of A2P fraud and what steps you can take to avoid being the next victim.

Sep 06, 2023 • Security

How to Protect Your Customers Against A2P Messaging Fraud

Protecting your data, and the data of your customers, is top priority for most modern companies. And it should be! Now that A2P (application-to-person) messaging is bigger than ever, A2P messaging fraud is also on the rise. As a business, you can protect yourself against threats by implementing certain security measures, but you're not the only target. Criminals will also attempt to scam or deceive your customers! Let's take a look at the types of A2P messaging fraud your customers can face, and what measures can be taken against them.

Aug 07, 2023 • Security

Best Practices for Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Enhancing platform security and implementing Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) processes are crucial for organizations to protect business and customer data. However, these security measures only work when employees and customers are willing to adopt and adhere to them. So, how can your business ensure employee and customer adoption? In this blog, we'll dive into Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), its benefits and best practices to ensure adoption.

Jun 19, 2023 • Security

WhatsApp Business One Time Passwords: What They Are and How to Use Them.

Chances are that you've received One Time Passwords (OTPs) before, often via SMS or email. But did you know that there might be an even better platform to send OTPs on? WhatsApp Business Platform allows you to send One Time Passwords on the favorite messaging channel of your customers, enhancing the customer experience and improving customer relations.

Jan 04, 2023 • Security

Tips to Help Prevent Fraud in SMS and Voice Traffic

With each technological advance, criminals find new ways to defraud businesses – and Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) is no exception. Organizations as diverse as Formula 1, the Dutch Red Cross, and DHL are enjoying the customer experience and conversion benefits of CM.com – and fraudsters want to get in on the act. Though we take every measure to assure your safety, it will not stop criminals from trying. But there are some additional steps you can take to help prevent fraud.

Mar 31, 2022 • Security

CM.com Response to zero-day in Spring Core Framework

On March 31st a severe vulnerability in the Spring Core Framework was discovered known as "Spring4Shell". With this post we would like to share with our customers how CM.com responded to this zero-day exploit.