How to Guard Against Smishing Attacks on Your Phone
WiredAmong the many threats to your internet security is “smishing,” in which bad actors try to steal your data or money through a text message that attempts to trick you into following a link you shouldn't or revealing personal details or login information that should be kept private. The first kind of attack you'll come across is a link to a shady website, possibly one that's mocked up to look like a well-known company website or social media network. Screenshot: Google While we can't offer a foolproof guide to spotting every single smishing attack you might come across, there are some red flags to look out for. One is messages coming from numbers that don't seem correctly formatted or that contain unusual characters—these might be genuine messages from businesses or automated services, but they might also be smishing attempts, so proceed carefully.
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