The FBI is warning phone users to encrypt their text messages, especially if you send messages between Apple and Android users. The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) ...

The U.S. government is urging the public to rely on encrypted text messages after a Chinese hacking campaign. The FBI, along with the Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), described the hack as ...

UPDATE (November 25, 2025): Google spokesperson reached out with a comment regarding this situation. Here’s the statement in full: “Based on our current detection, no apps containing this malware are ...

The FBI has issued a serious warning to everyone who texts using an iPhone or Android phone, according to NBC. Due to a never-before-seen cyberattack, which analysts are calling “Salt Typhoon,” ...

Hackers could be after your text messages. Especially vulnerable: texts between Android and Apple devices. Three weeks ago the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) ...

In the past few months, people have probably seen the acronym "RCS" pop up in their messages while texting. It allows rich media features to be shared between iPhone and Android users, like seeing ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Updated on Dec. 3 with advice on other encrypted messaging platforms ...

Be careful how you text. A recent warning on texting from the FBI sparked a lot questions from consumers. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. NBC 5 Responds looked into what’s behind the ...

The incident instantly ignited fiery criticism over the Trump administration’s security practices. Former transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg wrote on Threads that “from an operational security ...