SMS Fraud Exploits Critical Infrastructure

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Text message exploits are scarier than ever, but you can protect yourself with these tips

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SMS Blaster Fraud tricks your device into what it thinks is a secure cell tower.

Instead, you’re actually connecting to a stranger’s device, which will then be used for a smishing attack (SMS phishing) There are no protections in place to stop SMS phishing attempts from reaching your device.

Google is sharing a few tips to help protect yourself.

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