Scam Text Surge Text message fraud continues to rise as scammers refine their methods. Fake alerts and urgent warnings are ...

Scam text messages are becoming harder to detect, but Google is adding a new layer of protection for Android users. The ...

Scams, ransomware, and social engineering attacks are big business. The FTC says that scams cost consumers more than $158.3 billion in 2023. Worse yet, over half of all adults (nearly 60%) worldwide ...

Google' Circle to Search on Android can help users identify scam text messages. By circling suspicious texts, users can quickly check if a message is fraudulent, understand warning signs and protect ...

Android users report far fewer scam texts than iPhone users, per Google’s survey data. Pixel and recent Android phones show stronger protection thanks to layered AI tools across Messages, Phone, Gmail ...

Cyber criminals have a tactic that allows them to make ATM withdrawals from your credit or debit card. However, they don't physically need your card to do it. By remotely targeting your Android phone, ...

Android’s AI-driven defenses are proving superior in the fight against mobile scams. The platform proactively blocks over 10 billion malicious messages monthly. New data shows Android users receive 58 ...

On the heels of a Wall Street Journal investigation revealing that text scammers have raked in more than $1 billion, Google has announced a suite of new features to protect users from text phishing.

As New Year 2026 approaches, cybersecurity experts across the nation are warning citizens about a rising cyber scam disguised ...

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 ...