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Tushar Mehta / Digital Trends Amid the rise of third-party messaging apps, texting remains a popular means of messaging in the U.S. If you own an Android phone, you’ve likely used or heard of Google Messages, which is positioned as the default text messaging app for Android. It is the culmination of Google’s long history with multiple messaging platforms. Google has pursued smartphone companies to use its Dialer and Messages apps as their default since at least 2017 and now mandates them to use Google Messages as the…

TPG’s executive in charge of legal and external affairs, Trent Czinner, said the watchdog’s proposal could open the floodgates to SMS scams, given telcos would no longer have control over who gets to land SMS traffic on their networks.“It could seriously hamper our efforts to stop bad actors from using mobile networks to defraud Australians,” Czinner said.“It is imperative the ACCC listen to the concerns of the mobile operators leading the efforts to protect Australians from scams every day.“Mobile operators play a vital…

SMS fraud, or "smishing", is on the rise in many countries, fuelled by the increasing use of smartphones. This is a challenge for telecom operators who are meeting at the Mobile World Congress (MWC), the sector's biggest annual gathering, in Barcelona this week.What is smishing?Smishing is a cybersecurity attack carried out over mobile text messaging, also known as SMS phishing which target both individuals and corporations. The name is a play on the term "phishing", the fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting…

ACMA noted these telcos had allowed through scam SMS messages that impersonated well-known brands and government services. Specifically, SMS Broadband and Message4U enabled more than 1.2 million impersonation scam texts to be sent to consumers, while Esendex sent through at least 99,000 scam texts. Also: 6 simple cybersecurity rules you can apply nowThese actions were in breach of Australia's various anti-scam and public safety rules, ACMA said. ACMA Member Samantha Yorke said it was "unacceptable" that telcos had…

We receive a lot of important information via text. Whether it’s a date you need to set or important work-related info, you might find yourself wanting to save a text message. Modern smartphones all offer a way to back up your core data and transfer it to another device. However, transfers sometimes don’t include your text messages unless you save them ahead of time or are transferring across the same mobile operating system. Here’s how to save your text messages in Android and iOS. How to save your text messages on…

Elon Musk is still trying to make X audio and video calls happen, even though, like the infamous “fetch,” we all know it’s not going to happen. His latest tactic: Giving up his phone number and using X exclusively for calls and texts.Threads Needs These Five Missing Features to Be a Twitter Killer“In a few months, I will discontinue my phone number and only use X for texts and audio/video calls,” the billionaire said on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, in an early morning tweet on Friday. If Musk goes through…

In case your SBI ATM card gets lost or stolen, the first thing you should do right away is block the card. This will prevent others from misusing your card if it gets into the wrong hands. If you’re not sure how, here’s a detailed guide on how to block SBI ATM cards via sending an SMS, calling toll-free numbers, visiting the net banking website, and more.Block SBI ATM card through SMSBlocking an SBI debit card by SMS is very straightforward. But remember that you need to have the last four digits of the card with you.Step…

Image Source : FILE Representational Image With a rise in phishing scams, vigilance is important. A deceptive SMS, claiming to be from the State Bank of India (SBI), is circulating. It insists users update their PAN card to prevent their SBI YONO account on the mobile app from being blocked. Government Alert According to TOI, the central government's Fact…

Microsoft Teams expands reach with SMS messaging for Android devices; Users can send and receive text messages within Teams interface; Step-by-step guide to send SMS in Teams; Group SMS chats can also be initiated in Teams; SMS recipients without Teams receive invitation to join; Teams supports basic text messaging. Microsoft Teams expands reach with SMS messaging for Android devices; Users can send and receive text messages within Teams interface; Step-by-step guide to send SMS in Teams; Group SMS chats can also be…

Microsoft Using Microsoft Teams to talk with your colleagues is pretty simple thanks to the built-in chat feature. You can chat with your teammates, share documents, and even initiate voice calls if and when you need them. Its initial design focused on communicating between team members, hence the name, however, being able to talk with other businesses or clients can be limited with Microsoft Teams. Now, thanks to a recent update, you can invite people via SMS on Microsoft Teams for free. In fact, you can start an…