The FBI warns of a surge in 'smishing' attacks across the U.S., where fraudulent SMS messages entice recipients to divulge personal information. Cybercriminals have registered over 10,000 domains to conduct these scams, primarily targeting iPhone and Android users. Initially focusing on toll payment notifications, these attacks have broadened to include fake delivery alerts. Authorities emphasize the importance of deleting suspicious messages and avoiding interaction with unknown links, as clicking them can lead to identity fraud and financial theft.
Smishing is a fraudulent practice using SMS to trick individuals into revealing personal information, posing a significant threat to digital safety in the U.S.
Authorities warn that clicking links in smishing texts risks financial theft and identity fraud, urging users to remain vigilant against these attacks.
Collection
[
|
...
]