Signal Is Removing SMS Support From Its Android App

Signal Is Removing SMS Support From Its Android App

The company says it’s trying to boost privacy

Why You Should Be Wary of Unsolicited Retailer SMSs

Why You Should Be Wary of Unsolicited Retailer SMSs

Although the fundamental principle remains the same, Smishing adapts to emerging security solutions and global events

SMS Malware that Imitates COVID Registration App Targets Indian Users

SMS Malware that Imitates COVID Registration App Targets Indian Users

Indian Android users are being targeted by a new text-message malware that collects sensitive personal data

  • Security
  • By Sergiu Gatlan
  • September 25th, 2018
SMS Phishing Campaign Attacks Unaware Job Hunters

SMS Phishing Campaign Attacks Unaware Job Hunters

Text messages can be used as an effective phishing tool too

NIST Prepares to Ban SMS-Based Two-Factor Authentication

NIST Prepares to Ban SMS-Based Two-Factor Authentication

Biometrics are gaining ground as an acceptable authentication method, but some conditions must be met

Facebook Messenger Gets New Home Screen on Android and iOS

Facebook Messenger Gets New Home Screen on Android and iOS

The update has already started rolling out to devices

Facebook Incorporates SMS in Messenger for Android App

Facebook Incorporates SMS in Messenger for Android App

SMS feature in Facebook Messenger is back

Facebook Launches Videos in Comments, Tests SMS in Messenger Beta

Facebook Launches Videos in Comments, Tests SMS in Messenger Beta

SMS will be available in the next Android Messenger version

Hacker Tried to Send 4 Million "Death to the Jews" SMS Messages

Hacker Tried to Send 4 Million "Death to the Jews" SMS Messages

Anti-Semite hacker tried to spam UAE mobile clients

  • Security
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • November 5th, 2015
OmniRAT Lets Hackers Control Android Phones, Windows, Mac, and Linux PCs

OmniRAT Lets Hackers Control Android Phones, Windows, Mac, and Linux PCs

OmniRAT detected in action in Germany, being spread via SMS

  • Security
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • October 22nd, 2015
18,000 Android Apps Contain Malicious Code That Steals SMS Messages

18,000 Android Apps Contain Malicious Code That Steals SMS Messages

For now, the apps affects only users in China

  • Security
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • September 22nd, 2015
Android Malware Steals Money from Your Bank Account, Hides SMS Transaction Alerts

Android Malware Steals Money from Your Bank Account, Hides SMS Transaction Alerts

The malware targets Russian banks only, for now

  • Security
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • September 3rd, 2015
Attackers Can Steal Passwords from the Mac Keychain via Email or SMS

Attackers Can Steal Passwords from the Mac Keychain via Email or SMS

Attackers can gain access to passwords by faking user clicks on the Mac Keychain access confirmation window

The Father of SMS, Matti Makkonen, Dies at Age 63

The Father of SMS, Matti Makkonen, Dies at Age 63

The inventor of SMS was afflicted with an illness

Google Calendar SMS Notifications to Stop After June 27

Google Calendar SMS Notifications to Stop After June 27

Google Apps for Work, Education and Government customers won't be affected by this latest policy update

Google Recommends Using Messenger over Hangouts for SMS Services

Google Recommends Using Messenger over Hangouts for SMS Services

Hangouts’ future is still pretty uncertain

Bogus Adult Content Page Foists Android SMS Trojan

Bogus Adult Content Page Foists Android SMS Trojan

Name of the payload changes for each download

 
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