The "Hi Mom" smishing scam uses a fake family emergency text to trick parents into replying, then escalates to requests for ...

Scams are more advanced than ever, in large part thanks to AI. But there are still ways to identify them. Dianna Gunn built her first WordPress website in 2008. Since then, she's poured thousands of ...

Before I changed my phone's settings, I would get multiple texts each day from local political candidates, car warranty salespeople, health care assistance, and more. If that sounds familiar, your ...

Scam texts are becoming more sophisticated. Learn how to spot the warning signs, avoid common schemes, and protect yourself ...

Malwarebytes has launched Scam Number Check, a free tool for checking if a phone number may be linked to scam activity. The tool doesn’t require sign-in and uses Malwarebytes’ threat intelligence, ...

Missed calls from unknown numbers used to be easy to ignore, but now they’re harder, especially since scammers spoof real local numbers and clone familiar voices with AI. Malwarebytes has launched a ...

Officials urge travelers to only contact airlines via the official website or mobile app.

Most scam texts are easy to spot, but this one feels different. At first glance, the message looks polished and uses official branding that signals credibility. It also includes technical details that ...

Available for Android 12 and later, the anti-scam feature is baked into Google Dialer, which sends a silent “confirmation signal” to ensure whoever’s calling you is who they appear to be.

If a phone you didn't order arrives on your doorstep, there's a good chance someone's trying to scam you. Here's how to recognize this scam and make sure you don't get tricked. Geoff Williams is a ...