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VeriSMS: A message verification system for inclusive and trusted patient outreach

Wang, Chenkai

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https://hdl.handle.net/2142/120582

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Title
VeriSMS: A message verification system for inclusive and trusted patient outreach
Author(s)
Wang, Chenkai
Issue Date
2023-05-02
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Wang, Gang
Department of Study
Computer Science
Discipline
Computer Science
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
M.S.
Degree Level
Thesis
Keyword(s)
  • security
  • usable security
  • smishing
  • phishing
  • spoofing
  • patient outreach
  • SMS
  • verification
Abstract
As patient outreach over mobile phones gets more prevalent and successful, it also draws the attention of cybercriminals who aim to perform phishing attacks and impersonate healthcare facilities for fraud. In this study, we propose a patient outreach system that is both secure and inclusive to all patients, including those who only own feature phones that do not support smartphone apps. The proposed system utilizes only the existing phone call systems and text messaging services to make patients capable of verifying the authenticity of a received text message from a healthcare facility. We also investigate the trade-offs between security and usability to develop a practical solution for use in a real-world healthcare facility.
Graduation Semester
2023-05
Type of Resource
Thesis
Handle URL
https://hdl.handle.net/2142/120582
Copyright and License Information
Copyright 2023 Chenkai Wang

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