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10 Tips On How To Avoid SMiShing (SMS Phishing)

Posted by Steven Lai on Tue, Apr 04, 2017

Mobile devices are used thousands of times every day by billions of people. Everyone now socializes through apps and text messages. Mobile devices are a great tool to connect with one another, however privacy and cyber hackers can be risk factors to consider when thinking about Cyber Security.

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Topics: cybersecurity, email security, SmiShing

Smishing?  What is Smishing?

Posted by Steven Lai on Mon, Apr 03, 2017

 

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Chinese hackers have set up a fake phone tower to send text messages to Android mobile users. The text contains a brief text that states "Congratulations! you have won 100 GB internet pack". Along with the message within the text, includes an URL link that links mobile users to a virus.    

SMiShing

The title of this committed crime is called SMiShing. SMiShing is all about tricking victims by sending out a malware app that links through text. The purpose of this crime is to trick individuals into giving out sensitive information by having them
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Topics: cybersecurity, SmiShing, BostonIT