UAE bank to end SMS OTPs for online transactions from Jan 6, switch to biometric authentication

UAE banks are phasing out SMS OTPs for online card payments starting January 6, 2026, due to security risks like SIM-swapping ...
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Why You Might Still Need a Landline, Even in 2026

If you've still got your cordless phone, it could be the only thing keeping you connected to the world when there's a massive mobile outage. Ian Sherr Contributor and Former Editor at Large / News Ian ...