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Security analysis of SMS as a second factor of authentication

Roger Piqueras Jover

2020Communications of the ACM14 citationsDOI

Abstract

The challenges of multifactor authentication based on SMS, including cellular security deficiencies, SS7 exploits, and SIM swapping.

Topics & Concepts

Multi-factor authenticationComputer scienceAuthentication (law)ExploitFactor (programming language)Computer securitySecurity analysisAuthentication protocolProgramming languageAdvanced Malware Detection TechniquesUser Authentication and Security SystemsICT in Developing Communities