Google is now backing a standard proposed by Apple engineers in January to create a default format for one-time passcodes (OTP) sent via SMS to users during the two-factor authentication (2FA) process ...

In the last half-decade, one-time passwords (OTPs) have become a cornerstone of digital authentication, offering a simple and effective way for brands and applications to verify registered users.

From April 1, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India's new authentication directions modernise how every digital payment you make must be verified -- and place the burden of security squarely on your bank, ...

India’s digital payments ecosystem is undergoing a major security upgrade as the RBI moves beyond SMS OTPs to stronger ...

Apple engineers have put forward a proposal today to standardize the format of the SMS messages containing one-time passcodes (OTP) that users receive during the two-factor authentication (2FA) login ...

A renowned Information Security expert Dr Kingsley Chibuzor Aguoru, has said SMS-based One-Time-Passcodes are no longer secure and should be phased out. Aguoru is widely recognised as one of the ...

Mike Wilson is the Founder & CTO of Enzoic, a cybersecurity company that helps prevent account takeover of employee and customer accounts. Threat actors continue to target passwords, with the 2024 ...

State Bank of India customers are facing temporary disruptions with OTP and SMS services on the YONO platform. This issue is impacting transactions requiring authentication. SBI expects services to be ...

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is becoming a mandatory security requirement for all businesses across all sectors. The most recent example is the new version of ...