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2. SMS spoofing - Wikipedia

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   SMS spoofing is a technology which uses the short message service (SMS), available on most mobile phones and personal digital assistants, to set who the message appears to come from by replacing the originating mobile number (Sender ID) with alphanumeric text. Spoofing has both legitimate uses (setting the company name from which the message is ...

3. SIM swap scam - Wikipedia

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   A SIM swap scam (also known as port-out scam, SIM splitting, [1] simjacking, and SIM swapping) [2] is a type of account takeover fraud that generally targets a weakness in two-factor authentication and two-step verification in which the second factor or step is a text message (SMS) or call placed to a mobile telephone.

4. This iPhone Hack Can Help Reduce The Number Of Spam ... - AOL

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   It’s easy to block unknown messages on your phone. Take advantage of this option. You can filter messages from unknown senders on Apple phones by doing the following: 1. Go to Settings, then ...

5. iPhone and Android users told to stop sending texts after ...

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   US officials have warned people to not send text messages amid a massive and ongoing cyber attack against telecom companies.. Smartphone users are instead urged to use encrypted messaging apps ...

6. Comparison of cross-platform instant messaging clients

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   A valid phone number or email address is not required for registration & login. However, the mobile app serves as the primary device, due to the end-to-end encryption architecture. [120] Yes No No No Trillian: No Yes No No Yes Viber: Phone number No No No No WeChat: Phone number or QQ number No No No No No WhatsApp: Phone number No Yes No No No ...

7. What's a six-digit verification code — and why you should ...

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   Use a phone number you trust, such as the number on a past statement or a verified number from your phone's address book. Beware of unsolicited messages claiming something’s wrong with your account.

8. Recognize a hacked AOL Mail account

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   Access your mail settings and make sure none of your info or preferences were changed without your knowledge. Things to look for include: • Email filters • Display name • Email signature • Blocked addresses • Mail away message. If your account has been compromised

9. Add or disable 2-step verification for extra security - AOL Help

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   The phone number we contact you with may be different each time. Enable 2-step for phone. 1. Sign in to your Account Security page. 2. Next to "2-Step Verification," click Turn on. 3. Select Phone number for your 2-step verification method. 4. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process. Sign in with 2-step for phone. 1.