1.Verify the claim
Before the inbox. 3 questions, not 8.
- IdentityIs the sender who they claim to be?
- RoleAre they authorized to speak for the org?
- FreshnessIs the credential still valid?
Pass → deliver verified · Doubt → quarantine · Fail → reject
XSCAM verifies two separate things: who a message really comes from, and whether the organization actually authorized the action it asks you to take.
The problem
How it works
Before the inbox. 3 questions, not 8.
Pass → deliver verified · Doubt → quarantine · Fail → reject
A real sender can still make an unauthorized request.
MESSAGE IS AUTHENTIC ACTION IS AUTHORIZED
Same return request. Three outcomes.
Scope & rules
Architecture
XSCAM secures the internet we have. XDomain explores identity-native communication.
Explore XDomain →Answers
No — and it does not try. Public brand assets can always be copied. XSCAM checks whether the action is authorized, regardless of how the message looks.
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