FBI warning to iPhone and Android phone users

FBI’s warning to iPhone, Android users: Delete these ‘smishing’ texts now
Smishing” is a combination of “SMS” and “phishing,” referring to deceptive tactics used to manipulate individuals into providing confidential info.
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FBI gives warning to iPhone and Android users over ‘smishing’ texts
Smishing is a combination of SMS — a text message service — and phishing, which is a deceptive tactic used to steal people’s personal information
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The FBI defines "smishing" as “a social engineering attack using fake text messages to trick people into downloading malware, sharing sensitive information, or sending money to
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