- Security
- By George Dascalu
- May 24th, 2021
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
- Security
- By Sergiu Gatlan
- November 8th, 2018
SMiShing Scheme Uses Fake Android Banking App to Steal Identifiers and SMS Data
Stolen data already used to attack previous users
- Security
- By Sergiu Gatlan
- October 3rd, 2018
FakeSpy Is Back as Part of New SmiShing Campaign, Adds New Features
Uses text messages to spread itself to other devices
- Spam Reports
- By Catalin Cimpanu
- August 22nd, 2016
Smishing Campaign Uses Twilio to Deliver DroidJack Malware
Same number used earlier to deliver spam with PayPal lures
- Advisories
- By Catalin Cimpanu
- July 29th, 2016
Smishing Campaigns Have Hit over 7,500 Apple Users
Crooks spam iOS users hoping to steal Apple login details
- Security
- By Catalin Cimpanu
- June 28th, 2016
Smishing Campaign Hits Android Users Across Europe
SMS phishing is still very popular among crooks
- Security
- By Ionut Ilascu
- August 27th, 2014
SMS Phishing Targets Facebook Users
Smishing uses phishing page hosted on a Dropbox account
- Virus alerts
- By Ionut Ilascu
- June 16th, 2014
SMS Phishing Uses Security Warning as Lure
Malware detects virtual environment, uses self-modification technology
- Security Blog
- By Eduard Kovacs
- November 5th, 2012
Researchers Find Smishing Vulnerability in Android, All Versions Affected – Video
Google is already working on addressing the security hole
- Security Blog
- By Eduard Kovacs
- November 3rd, 2012
Twitter Courtesy Patrol Scam Appoints Victims “Users of the Month”
Crooks try to convince internauts to hand over their phone numbers
- Security Blog
- By Eduard Kovacs
- September 18th, 2012
“Someone Paid Me to Kill You” Smishing Scams Hit Australia
Scambook details the scheme in its weekly update
- Spam Reports
- By Eduard Kovacs
- June 15th, 2012
“Free $1,000 Best Buy Giftcard” Scams Served via SMS
Just because some scams come via text messages, it doesn't mean they're less dangerous
- Security
- By Eduard Kovacs
- December 23rd, 2011
Phishing Has Two Sisters: Vishing and Smishing
Learn about the latest cybercriminal schemes that target users
- Advisories
- By Eduard Kovacs
- October 31st, 2011
Attorney General: Smishing Hits Montana
Smishing operations recorded an increase in the past period
- Security
- By Eduard Kovacs
- October 11th, 2011
Smishing Emerges Again, Making Many Victims in Seattle
Identity thieves alert victims of data breaches that emptied their accounts
- Security
- By Lucian Constantin
- July 14th, 2009
Vishing Attacks Target Regional Banks and Credit Unions
Fake SMS alerts trick users into giving out their financial details