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For many, text messaging feels like a mundane, everyday action that no one considers a danger. However, if proper precautions are not taken, sensitive communication and data leaks may result from hackers accessing your text messages.
For example, the recent FBI warning about phone scams from Chinese hackers is a huge wake-up call to us all. The recent FBI warning highlights how important text message security is because of how easy it is for hackers to gain access to your sensitive information through text messages.
At My Computer Works, we’re committed to arming you with the tools and knowledge to outsmart cyber threats. Given the rising dangers surrounding text message hacking, now is the perfect time to master the art of text message security. Let’s take a closer look at what you need to know to be protected.
Modern scammers employ increasingly sophisticated tactics to deceive individuals, but these tactics only further highlight the critical need for secure messaging. They often pose as trusted entities to gather personal or financial information and, in turn, exploit unsuspecting text users.
With this in mind, you are probably asking yourself and researching right now, “How do I keep my text messages secure.” Well, we’ve helped you out with some easy tips below:
Additionally, if you think there is any fraud, you should report the suspicious message to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center to counter this developing evil crime.
Public Wi-Fi networks may be convenient, but they are also hotspots for cyberattacks. Hackers can easily intercept messages, exposing private conversations to threats. Here is how to secure text messages from hackers when using a public network:
Most applications require many useless permissions and make your data prone to leaks. Checking and changing these settings can make a big difference if you want to secure your data:
Regular maintenance is vital in securing text messages and devices from cyber threats. Hackers often have an easier time attacking you because of outdated software or the neglect of essential data. Here’s how regular maintenance can help keep your texts safe:
The last thing you want is for your messages to be accessed by hackers during a message backup. Below, we’ve shared ways to preserve important conversations while backing up:
Now you know that the best solution to reduce threats is to look for secure substitutes for text-to-SMS, maintain privacy settings within your device’s text message privacy settings, observe storage locations, and secure your data with tools and caution.
At My Computer Works, we are here to help. We can assist you with text message information security and guide you through protecting your data. Contact My Computer Works today to make your digital life less susceptible to cyberattacks.
The best security I have on my phone is having nothing on there worth hacking…
Excellent information about using texts safely. Read this article for sure.
How hard is it to recognize a scam?
And we have all those government employees working from home texting each other all day long….or emailing from their government computers.
There are quite a bunch of Helpful articles out there (PC Mag) on Carefully scrutinizing the URLs (Links) for suspicious form or content.
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