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Who sends regular hidden requests from your smartphone and why, how phone number verification works, and whether you should turn it off.

Kaspersky experts have found that a single fraudulent message in a messaging app leads to an average loss of $733. We break down new AI-powered messaging scam schemes, provide platform-specific statistics, and offer tips on how to protect yourself from digital fraudsters.

Scammers have figured out how to send text messages that actually bypass cellular networks. How does illicit “SMS blasting” work, why does it matter for travelers, and how to stay safe.

A popular blogger’s Instagram account was hijacked using a SIM-swap attack, and deepfakes were generated to scam followers.

What to do if you receive a text with a two-factor authentication code from a service you’ve never registered for.

SIM swap fraud is back in vogue. We explain what it is, the danger it poses to organizations, and how to guard against such attacks.

One-time codes and two-factor authentication securely protect you from account theft. If you receive such a code or a request to enter it when you aren’t logging in, it may be an attempt to hack into your account.

What two-factor authentication types are out there, and which ones should be preferred.

What multi-factor authentication is, why you should use it, and what “factors” there are.

Just like many other modern devices, seemingly “dumb” feature phones are much smarter than you might think. And this may be a problem.

Scammers have gotten good at using SMS messages to get bank card information and online banking passwords.

You can refuse some permissions to greedy games, and they most definitely do not need these five.

In the hunt for your bank card info, the malware overlays apps with phishing pages and uses fake notifications to get you to open the apps.

The ransomware app now uses infected devices to send SMS messages abroad on the victim’s dime.

Apps that demand access to calls and SMS messaging without good reason are being kicked off Google Play. We explain what threats might arise.

We take a look at the Rotexy mobile Trojan: where it comes from, how it behaves, and how to get rid of it using a couple of regular SMS.

Here’s how scammers try to phish for verification codes — and what may happen if you send them one.

How messages with confirmation codes from banks are intercepted and what can you do to protect yourself.

Are you sure that one-time SMS passwords reliably protect your mobile bank? Think again! In this article we explain how Trojans fool two-factor authentication.

Twitter debuts a grand but simple plan to replace passwords where your phone number is your username and an SMS-generated code is your password.

A new version of Facebook for Android drew some media attention because of the SMS reading permissions it requires, raising users’ concerns regarding privacy. Developers do have a reasonable explanation,