Aduna Introduces Network-Based Authentication to Combat AI-Driven Fraud

• •Aduna's Number Verification replaces SMS OTPs with real-time carrier authentication.
• •The initiative aims to combat AI-driven identity theft affecting millions of U.S. mobile users.
• •The solution addresses previous technical limitations, ensuring compatibility across devices.

Aduna, in collaboration with AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon, launched a network-based authentication solution on July 8, 2026, aimed at reducing fraud in the U.S. mobile ecosystem. The Number Verification solution replaces SMS One-Time Passcodes (OTPs) with real-time possession-based authentication, confirming user identities through carrier networks. This initiative responds to the increasing threat of AI-driven identity theft, which contributed to $15.9 billion in fraud losses reported by the FTC last year. The technology addresses previous limitations of network-based verification, ensuring compatibility across various devices and operating systems. Aduna's CEO emphasized the importance of mobile numbers as secure digital identifiers, while executives from AT&T and T-Mobile highlighted the innovation's potential to enhance user experience and security. The launch comes amid growing concerns over sophisticated scams exploiting traditional authentication methods.