SMS Messages

SMS messages can expose sensitive data, including personal identification numbers (PINs), authentication codes, account information, payment details, and confidential business communications, leading to significant consequences such as financial losses, legal liabilities, and damage to reputation.

  • Types of data at risk:

    • Personal Identification Numbers (PINs)

    • Authentication codes for secure access

    • Banking and payment information

    • Employee and client account details

    • Internal business communications

  • Potential consequences for businesses:

    • Financial loss due to fraud or theft

    • Legal repercussions for non-compliance with data protection regulations

    • Reputational damage resulting in client trust erosion

    • Increased costs related to breach response and remediation efforts

  • Importance of understanding SMS breaches:

    • Critical for safeguarding business operations and client relationships

    • Essential for assessing compliance with frameworks such as GDPR

    • A key aspect of risk management and organisational resilience strategies

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