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Work item:
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XSTR.OTT-misuse
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Subject/title:
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Technical Report: Security framework for OTT messaging misuse mitigation
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Status:
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Under study
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Approval process:
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Agreement
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Type of work item:
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Technical report
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Version:
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New
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Equivalent number:
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-
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Timing:
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2026-06 (Medium priority)
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Liaison:
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ITU-T SG2, ITU-T SG11, GSMA, IETF
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Supporting members:
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Algeria, Botswana, Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Uganda, Zimbabwe
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Summary:
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This Technical Report outlines a comprehensive framework to mitigate misuse in over‑the‑top (OTT) messaging services, focusing on authentication safeguards, incident response, and consumer protection. It examines current vulnerabilities in number‑based account verification, highlights common attack vectors such as SIM swap and hacking of one‑time codes, and proposes different mechanisms for misuse reporting, threat information exchange, and possible interworking between OTT providers, operators, and regulators. The report also emphasizes necessity for regulatory involvement, awareness campaigns, and alignment with global compliance standards, ensuring enhanced confidence, trust, resilience, and security across ICT ecosystems.
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Comment:
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-
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First registration in the WP:
2026-06-10 14:02:27
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Last update:
2026-06-10 14:05:51
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