The Use of One-time Password/PIN (OTP) and two-factor authentication (2FA) Phone verification involves sending a one-time PIN/password (OTP) to a phone number and requesting the user to recite the OTP… [Continue Reading]
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2FA Blame Game: Are Other 2FAs More Secure Than SMS/Voice OTP 2FA?
Recent news headlines have made security-conscious companies increasingly wary of providing two-factor authentication (2FA) via SMS/voice. Yet while SMS/voice 2FA is undoubtedly not without its flaws, focusing only on the… [Continue Reading]
True Story: SMS Deliverability Issues with the Rise of MVNOs
According to Microsoft, an incredible 97% of consumers said customer service is somewhat or very important in their choice of, or loyalty, to a brand. Meanwhile, a recent study by… [Continue Reading]
How to Successfully Send SMS Over Nigeria’s Do-Not-Disturb (DND) List
Nigerian DND List Did you know that, in 2016, Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) mandated the Telecom operators in Nigeria to implement a Do-Not-Disturb (DND) list? The DND list blocks all… [Continue Reading]
Finding the Best Routes for Your SMS Traffic
As you may be aware, at RingCaptcha, we use multiple SMS providers to ensure that our customers’ one-time password (OTP) traffic has the highest chance of reaching their end users… [Continue Reading]