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E-Z Pass warns New Yorkers of scam texts
The New York Thruway Authority is urging drivers to beware of smishing scams impersonating E-Z Pass NY or Tolls By Mail NY. These fraudulent texts aim to steal sensitive data like credit card numbers ...
Got a text about an unpaid toll? It’s almost definitely a scam.
A new twist in scamming are text messages that claim you have an unpaid toll and that may try to evade your phone’s security ...
I made the call to get my kid a smartphone — here’s how it’s going, and why it makes me kind of sad
Getting the hang of a new iPhone at the Apple Store in Seattle's University Village. (GeekWire Photo /) Quick, take a picture ...
Security vulnerability in iPhone’s USB-C port, and a gotcha with iMessage scams
A security vulnerability has been discovered in the USB-C port controller fitted to the iPhone 15 and 16. However, ...
I bought an iPhone 16 for its AI features, but I haven't used them even once - here's why
When Apple Intelligence was announced, and its big features were tied to the iPhone 16 series, I decided it was time to upgrade my four-generation old iPhone 12 Pro Max. I bought ...
The latest 'smishing' scam came to my phone. How you can spot it and protect yourself
This is the text message that reporter Sue Scheible received on her iPhone on Jan. 12, 2025. It is the latest "smishing" scam ...
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Fabricated Text Messages – – Some Lessons Are Never Learned
In Ex-Prosecutor Disbarred For Fabricating Harassing Texts – Law360 (Jan. 7, 2025), Thy Vo reported on a fabrication of ...
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Hackers have devised a simple text scam to bypass Apple’s iPhone protections
Here’s how it works. When an Apple user gets a text message from an unknown user, any web links in the message are disabled ...
iMessage under attack from scammers sending phishing messages — don’t fall for it
For phishing messages from unknown senders, the best course of action is often just to delete the message and move on. By ...
New iPhone Attack Warning—Do Not Reply To This Message
A new iPhone warning has been issued after a loophole was found that disables Apple’s phishing protection on its messaging ...
Scammers have a new phishing trick for iPhone users – here’s how to avoid falling victim
Scammers have a new trick up their sleeves, and are using it on iPhone users They tell you to reply to their texts, which ...
12 Mind-Blowing iPhone Features You’re Missing Out On
Your iPhone is more than just a smartphone—it's a powerful tool packed with hidden features that can simplify your daily ...