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Secret messages: the power of encrypted chat apps

Ever heard of SS7? It’s a system that connects mobile phone networks. And guess what? Hackers can exploit it to spy on your calls and texts! That’s why it’s important to use encrypted chat apps when sharing super-sensitive information. These apps scramble your messages, making them unreadable to anyone who intercepts them. Think of it […]

Texting smackdown—iMessage vs. SMS—what you need to know

Ever wondered why your iPhone messages are sometimes blue and sometimes green? It’s all about iMessage and SMS, two different texting options. But the difference goes way beyond just the color. Here’s the breakdown: The Takeaway: For super secure chats and sharing cool stuff, stick with iMessage when texting between Apple devices. But if you’re […]

Silence the spam: filter unknown iMessages on iPhone

Feeling overwhelmed by random texts on your iPhone? iMessages can be a great way to connect, but they can also be a gateway for unwanted messages. Luckily, iPhones with iMessage have a built-in feature to silence the spam: filtering unknown senders. This handy tool helps keep your inbox clutter-free and protects you from potential scams […]

Limit message-based scams in Apple iMessage

The Messages app on any iPhone or Mac collects both your SMS texts and iMessage chats. For the latter, you can configure a setting that restricts notifications for any iMessage from a phone number or email address that’s not already in your contacts list. This can be used to help filter out message spam and […]

Use messaging services that offer end-to-end encryption

End-to-end encryption helps you protect your messages and conversations from being monitored and reviewed by unauthorized parties. Apple’s iMessage chat provides end-to-end encryption between iMessage users, and there are a variety of third-party messaging apps that can exchange encrypted over-the-top (OTT) messages between users on the same app. Popular options include WhatsApp and Signal, and […]

Don’t send passwords or usernames via email

Need to send a password or username to someone like a family member? Don’t do it via email, which (in most cases) isn’t as thoroughly protected from prying eyes as some other communications channels. Encrypted messaging apps such as Telegram or iMessage, or local transfer via something like Apple AirDrop, are preferable.