8×8, an integrated cloud contact center, unified communications, and communications platform-as-a-service (CPaaS) provider, today announced the 8×8 Omni Shield solution to fight fraudulent SMS activity.
8×8 Omni Shield, an SMS fraud prevention communication API, is part of the 8×8 CPaaS portfolio, which integrates communication channels, including SMS, voice, chat apps, and video.
SMS fraud is the automation of delivery of high-volume, high-cost SMS messages that cybercriminals can monetize by having the messaging charges billed to unsuspecting organizations.
“The impact of SMS fraud and the toll it takes on both customer experiences and brand reputation, can be astronomical, not to mention incredibly costly. To meet the needs of our customers, we are constantly evolving our 8×8 CPaaS portfolio as we evaluate customer pain points and develop solutions that will deliver substantial business value,” said Stephen Hamill, general manager of CPaaS at 8×8, in a statement. “Delivering a solution that is truly game-changing for our customers is our goal, and we are thrilled by early adopter results for our new Omni Shield solution, including an 80 percent reduction in fraud traffic.”
The 8×8 Omni Shield solution, enriched with pre-built communication APIs, is seamlessly integrated with real-time messaging across web and mobile applications and proactively detects and prevents fraudulent activities through automated fraud alerts, real-time notifications, live traffic monitoring, and instant phone number assessments. Capabilities include the following:
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