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A fake Android app is turning victims' phones into SMS relays

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Android phones are being co-opted for the creation of online accounts that require identity confirmation via SMS.

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HIPAA and SMS Texting: Everything you need to know

By Jonas P. DeMuro published

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HIPAA regulates communication via a variety of methods. Let’s examine why SMS is generally forbidden for communication of PHI, and how to communicate instead.

Software & Services
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FCC proposes action against scam text messages

By Steve McCaskill published

FCC puts forwards new rules and obligations on operators.

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Business messaging revenues to reach $78 billion by 2027

By Steve McCaskill published

RCS promises to combine SMS with rich media capabilities.

Phone & Communications
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Google hopes new campaign will get Apple to support RCS

By Steve McCaskill published

Google really wants Apple to start using RCS to make messaging easier for everyone.

Phone & Communications
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Monzo customers bombarded with phishing attacks

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Unknown attacker with origins in China and Russia is stealing identities of Monzo users.

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Nearly half of phones will use RCS by 2026

By Steve McCaskill published

RCS is a rival to OTT messaging apps and a successor to SMS.

Phone & Communications
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NFT of world's first text message sells for €100,000 at auction

By Steve McCaskill published

First SMS was sent on Vodafone's UK network in December 1992.

Phone & Communications
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FluBot banking malware is spreading like wildfire over SMS

By Anthony Spadafora published

The FluBot malware is once again being distributed by text messages to Android smartphones in Finland.

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Smishing attacks see a sharp increase ahead of Black Friday

By Anthony Spadafora published

Mobile users are more likely to open text messages which is why cybercriminals are turning to SMS instead of email in their phishing attacks.

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