The texts are a “smishing” con, designed to download malware, or trick people into sharing personal information or sending money to cybercriminals.

WhatsApp topped the list of platforms misused between January to March 2024, followed by Telegram and Instagram.

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Leah Franklin is missing a part of her family. Her daughter, 16-year-old Sophia Franklin, was last seen at their Beaver Dam ...

By combining AI-driven alerts with real-time human patrolling, IFS officer Varun Jain has helped reduce human-elephant ...

PirateFi, a Steam game, was found spreading Vidar malware, stealing user data. Steam removed it, but gamers must take urgent ...

According to investigators, Jaylise Santana had last been seen Tuesday near the 930 block of South Eighth Street. On ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The NYPD is drawing attention to the latest text scam targeting Staten Island residents. The warning was recently issued in a post by the NYPD’s 123rd Precinct on X, formerly ...

Demands for immediate payment in the guise of texts from state toll authorities are being made coast to coast, FTC says.

In an online post, FBI Special Agent in Charge Robert Tripp said: "Attackers are leveraging AI to craft highly convincing ...