Further filtering of scam SMS messages that contain suspicious patterns will be phased in from 2023 onwards.This service will be extended to subscribers of mobile virtual network operators on the respective Telco’s network and Key Telcos will start to filter and block SMS messages containing malicious links from 31 October 2022.Anti-scam filter solution will be installed in Telcos’ mobile networks and filtering of scam SMS messages will be done automatically via machine.In summary, IMDA’s decision is as follows: Further filtering of scam SMS messages that contain suspicious patterns.Filtering of scam SMS messages through the detection of malicious links and A sender ID is an alphabetic name that identifies the sender of an SMS message.In the public consultation, IMDA proposed for anti-scam filter solutions to be implemented by Telcos in Singapore as follows: The SSIR will assign Sender IDs on a first-come-first-served basis, and may clarify with registrants if they have a trade mark or other legitimate claim to the Sender ID. The SSIR registration fees are (i) a one-time set up fee of S$500 and (ii) an annual fee of S$200 per Sender ID. The Full SSIR Regime will not apply to SMS labels with mobile numbers only that are sent via SIM cards and the Sender ID is tied to a unique mobile number. After 31 January 2023, non-registered SMS Sender IDs will be channelled to a Sender ID with the header “Likely-SCAM”, and this will be in place for around six months. Only registered Sender IDs will reach Singapore users with effect from 31 January 2023. Organisations that wish to send SMS messages with alphanumeric Sender IDs must register their Sender IDs with the SSIR and only use aggregators licensed by IMDA who participate in the SSIR. Set out below is a summary of the two measures which will be implemented.įull Singapore SSIR regime from 31 January 2023 IMDA announced these measures on 14 October 2022 and made available its decisions on the proposals to strengthen safeguards for SMS messages to Singapore users after taking into consideration the feedback received from the public consultation. Key Telcos will start to filter and block SMS messages containing malicious links from 31 October 2022.
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