For most of us, it’s become a familiar routine. You’re about to sign into an online account on a new device. It could be one of your social media profiles, a banking website, your email or something else. You enter your username and password. Then, the application prompts you to check your phone for a […]

Please don’t reply to — or click on — a link for a random text message you see on your phone saying that you’ve won a prize, gift card or an expensive electronic like an iPad. It’s most likely a scam. Delete random texts, especially those that ask you to enter a special code, or […]

Signal can be used for one-to-one messaging or group messages, but it can also be used for more secure voice calls. Like messages, voice calls are end-to-end encrypted to protect your privacy. To use Signal for a voice call: Tap “Compose” and select a contact or enter a number. Open the conversation. Tap the phone […]

Many individuals will be checking their phones to keep tabs on package arrival times. Scammers know this, so expect a spike in delivery scam smishing — or SMS phishing — attempts. If you spot anything that seems suspicious, don’t click on any links. Verify the information through the company’s website or app.

Given that it’s possible to use SIM swap scams to get around traditional two-factor authentication, which typically relies on one-time passcodes sent over SMS, downloading an authenticator app can provide some additional security for select accounts. Google and Microsoft have apps that are widely used.

Limit distractions, message previews, calls and push notifications – including SMS phishing texts – by enabling Do Not Disturb mode on your Android device. Simply navigate to the Settings menu, and select Sound. Then click “Do Not Disturb.” Enable the settings that suit you best, and turn on Do Not Disturb mode now, or schedule […]