SMS

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a grave warning to U.S. citizens, urging them to cease using traditional text messaging on Android and iPhone devices due to severe cyberattack threats. The alert stems from the extensive breaches carried out by Chinese hackers, specifically

As the Christmas season nears, Whoscall, a global anti-scam application, has identified five common SMS scams that often target individuals during the holidays. Mel Migriño, the Country Head for Gogolook Philippines, warns that scammers exploit festive cheer and the spike in online shopping to

SMS (Short Message Service) texting has been a staple of mobile communication since its inception in the early 1990s. Despite the advent of more advanced messaging technologies like RCS (Rich Communication Services), SMS continues to hold a significant place in the United States, even as its usage

In an alarming development, the mobile security firm Zimperium has identified a sophisticated piece of Android malware known as FakeCall, which is designed to carry out elaborate social-engineering scams to deceive users into disclosing sensitive information. This malicious software allows

As the global mobile messaging market evolves rapidly, the long-standing dominance of SMS faces significant threats from newer technologies such as Rich Communication Services (RCS) and Over-The-Top (OTT) messaging platforms. According to a study by Juniper Research, SMS's market share by

In a significant move within the business messaging landscape, UK-based Commify has recently acquired Text Request, a Chattanooga, Tennessee-based business text messaging platform. Founded in 2014 by Brian Elrod, Jamey Elrod, and Rob Reagan, Text Request has grown to become an industry stalwart,