One of the more helpful features Apple introduced with iOS 26 is a new filtering system designed to make users less likely to fall victim to a phishing scam over text. With the volume of texting scams ...

Security agencies and tech giants are sounding the alarm over a cluster of new threats that hit both Android and iPhone users ...

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning iPhone and Android users of an ongoing scam and is advising users not to answer certain messages. The scam has been going on since April and involves ...

When you lose your phone, it’s normal to welcome any leads as to where it might be. But beware of who you trust ― scammers are banking upon you answering their message. According to a November scam ...

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 ...

Apple users are advised to be vigilant for a new scam being distributed via a popular scheduling tool. Bleeping Computer was the first to report that cyber criminals were using iCloud Calendar invites ...

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 ...

Getting a brand-new iPhone should be a moment you enjoy. You open the box. You power it on. Everything feels secure. Unfortunately, scammers know that moment too. Over the past few weeks, we've heard ...

Michelle Ehrhardt is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor. She has a bachelor's degree in history from Earlham College, where she also double majored in theatre. She also holds an MFA in game design ...