A NEW strain of malicious Android software has been found masquerading as a ‘premium’ version of a popular messenger app. The rogue ‘clone’ app, once downloaded, gives ...

Temporary phone numbers are a practical solution for secure SMS verification, ensuring user privacy while simplifying the process. These numbers allow individuals to verify accounts or access services ...

Small businesses face an ongoing challenge of retaining customers and fostering loyalty in a competitive marketplace. SMS-based loyalty programs offer a powerful solution, allowing companies to engage ...

CISA notes that some platforms use SMS in the sign-up process, which is acceptable. But ongoing access must use a different form of 2FA/MFA. Other advice includes locking phones, SIMs and carrier ...

Criminals lurking on the London Underground are targeting passengers for their mobile phones just as the doors close before draining their bank accounts. Many of the so-called 'gadget grabbers ...

Two days later the 30-year-old discovered his bank accounts had been drained by about £21,000 - including a £7,000 loan taken out in his name. "It used to be people stole a phone so they could ...

"Don't call it a button, don't call it a button ... in order to reject false swipes. The phone also uses telemetry to tell it when it's in your pocket or lying down – not necessarily optimal ...

We get people in who you can tell their focus of shopping is Christmas stuff,” said manager Travis Button. The shop ... which was home to the Spraker Bank of Canajoharie in the late 1800s ...

While SMS support offers many advantages, it’s important to use it appropriately. Short, straightforward inquiries work best for text-based communication. For more complex issues, businesses should be ...

HSBC Bank has issued a warning to its customers about ... The letter also gives the phone number being used for this illegal activity. "The person behind this impersonation is using the contact ...

In an era where over 5 billion people globally send and receive text messages, the impact and reach of SMS communication are astonishing. Let’s look closer at how virtual phone numbers can completely ...