🕵️ OTP Security Check: Find Out Who Can Access Your One-Time Passwords
Written By: ZeeBiz Web Team | Sun, Mar 02, 2025, 05:10 PM IST
One-Time Passwords (OTPs) are crucial for online transactions, login verifications, and securing your personal data. But do you know who else might be accessing them? With a simple phone setting, you can check which apps have permission to read your OTPs and take control of your security.
📌 Step 1: Head to Your Phone’s Settings
Navigate to the settings menu on your smartphone.
📌 Step 2: Open Security & Privacy
Scroll down and select the Security & Privacy option.
📌 Step 3: Access the Privacy Dashboard
Look for the Privacy Dashboard and tap on it.
📌 Step 4: Check ‘See Other Permissions’
Within the Privacy Dashboard, find and click on ‘See Other Permissions’ to check which apps have SMS access.
📌 Step 5: Review and Remove Access
A list of all apps that can read your SMS messages (including OTPs) will appear. If you notice any unfamiliar or unnecessary apps, revoke their permission immediately.
By following this simple method, you can ensure that no unauthorized app is secretly reading your SMS and compromising your security. Always review your permissions regularly to keep your data safe!
