A telecommunications company has introduced a new authentication system that removes the need for one-time passwords and SMS-based verification in an effort to strengthen protection against digital fraud.
The system, called Silent Network Authentication (SNA) and locally branded as DITO Verified, allows automatic user verification through a secure exchange between a mobile network and a subscriber’s SIM card.
The verification process runs in the background when users access banking applications, e-wallets, and other digital platforms using mobile data, completing authentication in as fast as one to four seconds without user input such as codes or text messages.
By eliminating SMS-based credentials, the system is designed to reduce exposure to phishing and social engineering attacks, which often rely on intercepted or stolen verification codes.
Company officials said the technology represents a shift toward network-level identity verification embedded directly within telecom infrastructure.
The system was developed in partnership with Shush Inc., which provides the authentication infrastructure and operates in multiple global markets.
Industry stakeholders said the rollout aligns with broader regulatory efforts to strengthen cybersecurity standards in financial services, including requirements for phishing-resistant authentication methods.
The technology is also consistent with existing anti-financial scam regulations and central bank cybersecurity guidelines promoting stronger authentication frameworks.