Texting Hack

Personally identifiable information (PII) — names, addresses, birthdates, and phone numbers, often used for identity theft or social engineering. Medical data — insurance information or health records, used for healthcare fraud. Email addresses — used for phishing scams or sold to other criminals for future attacks. Read more...

To select text, do any of the following: Select a word: Double-tap it. Select a paragraph: Triple-tap in the paragraph. Select a range of text: Double-tap a word, then move the drag points to include more or less text. Read more...

Hacking is the act of identifying and then exploiting weaknesses in a computer system or network, usually to gain unauthorized access to personal or organizational data. Hacking is not always a malicious activity, but the term has mostly negative connotations due to its association with cybercrime. Read more...

Does getting a sketchy call or text mean your device is already compromised? Almost certainly not, but it could be the start of a hacking attempt or a fraudulent scam. Read on to find out what happens when a hacker calls, so you can keep your phone secure. Then install Avast One to help defend against phone hacking and other malicious techniques scammers use. Read more...

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You have the option to lock individual conversations or your messaging app. Read more...