Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Updated on Dec. 3 with advice on other encrypted messaging platforms ...

"I was like, 'I'll just leave them alone,'" he added, referencing Craig and Salley. RELATED: Craig Breaks the Fourth Wall in Heated Argument With Austen: "Different Person When You Film" Though Shep ...

Once I answered that scam text (also known as smishing), the sender knew my phone line was active, and I started getting more scam texts and unsolicited phone calls. I should never have responded to ...

The FBI warns that malicious actors are now sending fraudulent messages pretending to be from “senior U.S. officials,” but ...

Apple’s Messages app scored a bunch of new features in iOS 26, including a new ‘Screen Unknown Senders’ option meant to eliminate spam texts.

Officials with the U.S. Postal Service are warning of an ongoing text messaging scam that could target you this holiday ...

On an Android phone, you can disable all potential spam messages from Google's Messages app. Tap the profile icon in the ...

Mark has almost a decade of experience reporting on mobile technology, working previously with Digital Trends. Taking a less-than-direct route to technology writing, Mark began his Android journey ...

Scammers are flooding inboxes with fake tracking alerts that mimic real carriers, exploiting the holiday rush to steal logins ...

A new Android update allows employers to access and archive messages on your phone. Google released the new feature, known as RCS Archival, to allow employers to gain access to RCS (Rich Communication ...

Texting truly is everything in this day and age. Not only is it how we all communicate with each other, but even just the way someone frames a message can tell how they feel about you. A simple ...