The U.S. government, including the FBI, is warning iOS and Android users to immediately delete certain text


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The U.S. government, including the FBI, is warning iOS and Android users to immediately delete certain text messages due to security vulnerabilities and ongoing cyber espionage campaigns. 

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  • Vulnerability: Text messages sent between iPhones and Android phones are especially vulnerable because they are not automatically encrypted.
  • Cyber Espionage: U.S. intelligence agencies announced that hackers affiliated with the Chinese government were able to steal call records and private text messages of American citizens as part of a cyber espionage campaign.
  • Target: Journalists, politicians, and those in various branches of government have been specifically targeted by nation-state threat actors.
  • Recommendation: Use encrypted messaging apps like WhatsApp and Signal, which offer end-to-end encryption. Apple iMessages (between Apple users) and Google Messages (between Android users) are also fully encrypted.
  • Scam Texts: The FBI warns users to delete texts received that may be related to scams4. One example is a phishing scam involving fake unpaid tolls.
  • Android Users: CERT-In has flagged high-risk vulnerabilities in Android versions 12 to 15, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data theft.
  • Password Reset: Be cautious of using SMS for two-factor authentication, as these texts are often unencrypted and can be intercepted.

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