New SMS Alternative ‘RCS Standard’ Is Exposing Users To Security Threats

Replacing the regular SMS with the RCS or Rich Communication Services is making users vulnerable to text-based attacks, call interception, location tracking, and more, according to new research. RCS (Rich Communication Services) standard is a replacement for SMS that will include features such as read receipts, the ability to send media, etc. While the new […]

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