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The Case of the Disappearing OTPs: Exposing SMS Pumping Attacks
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Imagine this: you've integrated a robust 2-step verification (2FA) system using Twilio for OTP delivery, feeling confident about your user security. But then, a wave of confusion hits your team. OTP codes are flying out, yet your backend logs show no record of user requests. Panic sets in – is it a security breach? An internal threat?
This scenario, though unsettling, might be a case of a sneaky cybercrime tactic known as SMS pumping.
What is SMS Pumping?
SMS pumping, …
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