Text message scams, or "smishing," occurs when fraudsters pretend to be a government agency, bank or other organization and ...

Instead of a dedicated satellite messaging system for emergencies, I decided to trust the new feature on my phone—and it ...

To help secure your account and ensure you have privacy, WhatsApp users are being urged to follow six simple steps as soon as ...

"Money I've wanted to leave to my grandkids won't be there anymore," said George, 65. "There won't be any more new cars or ...

To help with this, WhatsApp has shared three useful tips that every online user should follow, whether it be on the app or ...

Amruth Vaka, 27, and Saloni Shaikh, 28 -- were arrested for scamming the woman, while masquerading as customer service.

AOL rolled out its dial-up service in 1991, when lawmakers were focused on closing the "digital divide," the idea that people living in poorer or more rural areas would not have equitable access to ...

At Verizon Unplugged, Mel Robbins got real about the phone struggles every parent knows — and shared five research-backed rules that can help your family set healthier boundaries, starting with you.

In April 2025, messaging platform WhatsApp introduced a new feature called “advanced chat privacy”. Africa Check breaks down ...

Even with WhatsApp removing 6.8 million scam-linked accounts, the responsibility to stay safe doesn't end there. Scammers ...

The system was first introduced in 2023 and has been used five times. Previous alerts were sent to mobile phones in January, ...

An American citizen who attempted to murder a Birmingham clothing shop owner as part of an international assassination plot, before leaving the country and going on the run, has been convicted.