SMS (Short Message Service) is a form of text messaging communication on mobile phones. MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) is a way to send messages that include multimedia content like images and videos on mobile phones. Both SMS and MMS are inappropriate for confidential transactions. With the right equipment and/or expertise, SMS and MMS communications can be intercepted and falsified. They are also able to be seen and logged by the mobile provider.
Last Updated: 21 Sep 2015
SMS (Short Message Service) is a form of text messaging communication on mobile phones. MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) is a way to send messages that include multimedia content like images and videos on mobile phones.
Both SMS and MMS are inappropriate for confidential transactions. With the right equipment and/or expertise, SMS and MMS communications can be intercepted and falsified. They are also able to be seen and logged by the mobile provider.
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