Alternatives to SMS-Based OTPs for Authentication | India Business News – Times of India

[ad_1] MUMBAI: RBI has asked regulated entities like banks to look at alternatives to SMS-based one-time passwords for second-factor authentication. While there are alternatives, a mobile phone is central to all of them. Bankers say that OTPs are susceptible to ‘social engineering’ frauds where one manages to get the customer to divulge the password or…

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RBI cautions against KYC related frauds | India Business News – Times of India

[ad_1] MUMBAI: The RBI has cautioned the public against ongoing frauds perpetuated under the guise of know your customer updation.The central bank said that anyone who has fallen victim to frauds should immediately complain through the cybercrime helpline (1930) or on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (www.cybercrime.gov.in). RBI has also issued a list of dos…

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