FBI warns of dangerous new ‘smishing' scam targeting your phone
Hackers have set up over 10,000 fake websites to keep smishing scams going and target both iPhone and Android users with ...
Android's AI is scanning your phone for scam activity now in two ways
It seems like scammers are everywhere these days. Here are two new ways Google aims to tackle the problem on Android.
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A massive SMS toll fee scam is sweeping the US – here’s how to stay safe, according to the FBI
US smishing scam claims that unpaid toll service fees are due SMS messages include a bogus link to make an online payment Cybercriminals are using more than 10,000 domains to trick recipients A ...
Google launches new AI-powered scam detection on Android
Android is getting two new AI-powered scam detection features, which will help your phone detect scam calls and messages.
New York Post6d
FBI’s warning to iPhone, Android users: Delete these ‘smishing’ texts now
Smishing texts are fraudulent messages sent via SMS (Short Message Service ... have registered more than 10,000 domains to fuel these scams, which target iPhone and Android users with fraudulent ...
YourLifeChoices5d
Scam calls are out of control, and this new feature could be your shield
In today’s digital age, Australians are facing an unprecedented wave of scam calls that not only disrupt daily life but also ...
USA Today6d
Toll road scammers continue to send ‘smishing’ texts: Don't click on these links
The term is a combination of "SMS" or "short message service" and "phishing," an umbrella term for social engineering attacks. What to do if you receive a toll road scam text If you receive a toll ...
Yahoo7d
A new SMS energy scam is using Elon Musk’s face to steal your money
A malicious SMS campaign has been discovered by Bitdefender, taking advantage of Americans who want to save money on their energy bills. The scammers sent an offer for an ‘innovative’ energy ...
AZ Central5d
This E-ZPass toll road scam is spreading, FBI warns. Here's what to know in Arizona
Arizonans, watch out for this text messaging scam that the FBI says is spreading ... The term is a combination of "SMS" or "short message service" and "phishing," an umbrella term for social ...
SBS16d
Australians warned of new 'hijacked' pop-up SMS scam that can disable phones
NAB has described the pop-up SMS scam as a new trend that has "hijacked" a legitimate system used to share emergency warnings. The fake pop-up SMS can temporarily disable the device, according to ...
Independent.ie20d
Implementation of an SMS scam filter a ‘no-brainer’ – ‘We need to clamp down on fraudsters’
An SMS filter would operate like the spam filters that are applied to email inboxes by detecting and blocking harmful links or content Calls are being made for the implementation of an SMS scam ...
Bangkok Post21d
Thai scams rise 112% in 2024
Thailand has experienced a surge in scam calls and SMS messages, reaching 168 million in 2024, marking a five-year high, according to Gogolook Thailand's 2024 annual report. The increase is ...