SMS remains one of the most direct and efficient communication channels, with high open rates and immediate visibility. However, these advantages also attract fraudsters who exploit SMS for phishing (“smishing”), spam, and unauthorized access to sensitive data. To address these risks, enterprises must implement comprehensive fraud prevention strategies and security frameworks.

As the holiday shopping season rolls around, retailers worldwide are gearing up for one of the year’s biggest sales events: Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Once thought of as a predominantly U.S.-based phenomenon, the Black Friday season has evolved into a global shopping event, with consumers from Europe to Asia joining the seasonal rush for deals.