If you feel like your phone’s inbox is blowing up with spam messages these days, you aren’t alone! From fake delayed package messages to false warnings about account issues, it can seem like the texts ...

The FBI has warned of a new phishing scam sweeping smartphones in the US. The con is targeting drivers with convincing fake texts which claim to be from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). It’s ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Republished on August 18 with new warnings for U.S. smartphone users.

WhatsApp has become an essential part of everyday communication. From early morning greetings to late-night conversations, most personal and professional chats now happen on this single app. Whether ...

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The ability to unsend a dangerous typo in messaging apps, or even in emails, is a godsend. Services like WhatsApp, iMessage, and Messenger have offered it for years. But it wasn't until 2025 that ...