"Safe Even If Password Leaks" SKT Launches 'T ID' App Applying Quantum Encryption

[Asia Economy Reporter Seolgina Jo] SK Telecom launched the ‘T ID’ app on the 12th, applying quantum technology (quantum cryptography) to servers and solutions.

T ID is an integrated login service used by 20 million people in Korea, linked with over 30 sites including T World, T Membership, 11st, SK Store, Domino’s Pizza, Wavve, and Flo.

SK Telecom applied quantum technology to the T ID server to prevent external intrusions and additionally provides users with a ‘Quantum OTP authentication’ feature. If a login attempt is detected from an environment different from the usual, such as an unused smartphone or IP address, the customer is requested to authenticate using Quantum OTP (one-time password). In this process, quantum technology generates random numbers that are impossible to hack or steal externally, protecting the information.

SK Telecom emphasized that even if someone steals an ID and password from another site, T ID fundamentally blocks unauthorized logins with Quantum OTP. Installing the T ID app on the phone mainly used, regardless of the model, can protect account information. It is available for download from the One Store and Google Play Store starting on the 12th, and from the iOS App Store around the 18th.

SK Telecom plans to evolve the T ID app into an ‘integrated account platform.’ Through the T ID app, customers can regularly check analytical information on frequently used services among the 30 linked sites, and view various benefits such as SK Pay points, SK Store credits, and T Membership rewards. Personalized services and content recommendation algorithms will also be provided in the future.

To coincide with the app launch, SK Telecom will hold various events from the 23rd of this month to the 13th of next month. A total of 252 customers who download the app and use the mood selection feature will be entered into a drawing to win various prizes including ▲golden keys ▲pizza gift certificates ▲gifticons.

Heo Seokjun, head of SK Telecom’s Private Placement Group, said, “We aim to enhance customer experience satisfaction through top security technology and provide a versatile account platform offering various functions and benefits based on usage history,” adding, “We will further expand platform collaboration with various partners beyond the SK ICT family by utilizing this.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.