updated 2018-19 final (1)

TECH PULSE 2018-2019
RCS protocol
What is RCS?
RCS,expanded as Rich Communicattions Services,is a
protocol that aims to replace SMS.It enables several
services including group chats,videos,and file transfers
without additional applications.
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UNDERSTANDING THE RISK ASSOCIATED WITH
RCS:
According to security experts,this protocol allows hackers
to perform a number of cyber attacks,including the
complete take over of the device
Android devices are said to be more vulnerable to
this attack because android
messages,which is popular RCS client,does not
validate the domains and certificates properly.
The risks include caller ID spoofing,data
interception and location
Authenciate using secure elements and implement
strong authentication codes.
Validate client directly and implement using a
number of components.
REFERNCE:
https://youtu.be/2YuJxv4VTwIn tracking.
What can be done?