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The authorization of 2FA codes for SMS is a warning of phishing attacks

The authorization of 2FA codes for SMS is a warning of phishing attacks

In the authentication of double factor (2FA) is relatively common, if we use the iCloud llavero, that recibamos the code has crossed an SMS. De ser así nuestro iPhone o iPad es capaz de detectar ese código y ofrecernos autocompleterlo en el site o aplicación in which estamos iniciando sesión de form automática, una característica ...

NinFan

SMS reactions start to appear

SMS reactions start to appear

Google is testing a new improvement to its Messages app. A possibility for the moment only available in the beta accessible from the Google Play Store and which allows you to see and respond to reactions in the same way seen from an iPhone. So far, when we get an emoji-shaped message from an iPhone, ...

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Google messages will delete SMS with one-time codes for you

Google messages will delete SMS with one-time codes for you

The Google Messages application, which is the one installed by default on the vast majority of Android phones, has given pride of place in recent years to instant messaging platforms such as WhatsApp or Telegram. This does not, however, prevent that Google continues to integrate new features periodically. A few days ago, for example, you ...

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Xiaomi Mi Band 6 is updated with SMS replies

Xiaomi Mi Band 6 is updated with SMS replies

Related news The Xiaomi mi band 6 It is the latest model of the Xiaomi smart bracelet family to arrive in Europe. This year we saw how the design has been maintained, but we have gone for a larger screen. However, the rest of the specs weren’t that much different from what we saw last ...

The Boss

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How to Avoid Online Crime, Texting, or Fraudulent Calls

How to Avoid Online Crime, Texting, or Fraudulent Calls

Over the past week, there has been another spike in cases of attempted fraud in the form of fraudulent SMS and email messages. Phishing, as well as phone calls masquerading as a company’s tech support to steal identities. Without a doubt, this is something that is on the agenda, but there are always key times ...

The Boss

PC
Why you shouldn’t use two-factor authentication via SMS

Why you shouldn’t use two-factor authentication via SMS

Imagine that. It’s Friday morning. You wake up thinking that there is only one day left for the weekend, but suddenly you see a text message from your bank telling you that your balance is less than $ 100. You are shocked, but knowing that you have thousands of dollars in your account, you think ...

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This popular SMS app exposed user data: delete it from your mobile

This popular SMS app exposed user data: delete it from your mobile

The presence of malicious apps on the Play Store this is something that is known to users in Europe. A few days ago, this was the case with VivaVideo, a well-known video editing app accused of attempted fraud. Another popular app in the Play Store is today’s protagonist, having exposed users’ private data for months. ...