Texting Hack

The best ways to avoid a WordPress hack

The best ways to avoid a WordPress hack

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As long as you keep your WordPress core updated, you are taking a big step toward maintaining a secure website. However, staying secure requires more than just updates. Following best practices, such as using strong passwords and reliable hosting, also plays a crucial role in keeping your WordPress core secure. Read more...

14 Types of Hackers and How to Prevent Hacking

14 Types of Hackers and How to Prevent Hacking

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There are many different types of hackers, the most common of which are black, grey, and white hat hackers. Black hat hackers are the bad guys—the cyber criminals. The white hat or ethical hackers are the good guys, while grey hat hackers are somewhere in the middle. Read more...

How hackers can use message mirroring apps to see all your SMS texts — and bypass 2FA security

How hackers can use message mirroring apps to see all your SMS texts — and bypass 2FA security

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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...

Hacks That Will Make Text Messaging Faster  More Fun on Your iPhone

Hacks That Will Make Text Messaging Faster More Fun on Your iPhone

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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 and how to prevent it

Hacking and how to prevent it

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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...

Can Someone Hack Your Phone by Calling or Texting You?

Can Someone Hack Your Phone by Calling or Texting You?

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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...

Texting Hacks

Texting Hacks

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