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Created: January 31, 2025
Updated: March 21, 2025
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Read full blog postSMS traffic pumping is a fraudulent scheme where attackers artificially inflate SMS traffic to generate revenue. This scam exploits the way SMS-based authentication works, forcing businesses to pay for fake SMS messages while fraudsters profit.
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๐น Rate Limiting & Geo-Blocking: Restrict SMS requests per user and block suspicious regions.
๐น Fraud Detection Tools: Monitor authentication traffic for unusual patterns.
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Unlike SMS OTPs, passkeys use cryptographic authentication, making them:
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Phishing-resistant
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Immune to SMS fraud & pumping attacks
For businesses seeking stronger security and cost savings, passkeys offer a future-proof authentication solution.
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