Tuesday December 20, 2005
Secure your text messages with XMS
KUALA LUMPUR: Text messaging users who are afraid that their private or confidential SMSes could fall into the wrong hands can now put their minds at ease, thanks to the introduction of TM Net’s Xecure Message Service (XMS).
For just a RM10 subscription per month, the service protects users from anyone trying to read their messages without their knowledge, spoofing (a message that appears to come from someone you know), and over-the-air intercepts of SMSes, said CEO Michael Lai.
XMS works by securing the end-to-end mobile messaging system via an encryption tool. But, before users can start to send or receive encrypted messages, they need to download and install the tmnet XMS software which can be found at xms.bluehyppo.com.
The software also comes with an additional security feature – Data Wipe, which can be used to delete all contact information and messages on the mobile phone if it is stolen or lost.
Lai said TM Net is exploring the possibility of introducing an MMS-compatible (multimedia messaging service) application as well as integration of the XMS technology with existing mobile-payment infrastructures and service channels.
“A handset application at the user end, integrated with an XMS Enterprise server at the payment switch, would enable TM Net to carry out secure SMS-based payment transactions,” he said.
“This will allow payment for any TM Net service to be made through SMS quickly and securely.”
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