Urgent 'don't click' warning to all iPhone and Android users

Fraudsters are perpetually seeking new methods to deceive us, and it appears the newest danger is appearing through ordinary text messages. Research from Malwarebytes' security experts reveals a sharp increase in fake chats being sent smartphones.

Some merely begin with a simple 'Hello', while others imply the cybercriminal is already acquainted with you. "Hi, I noticed your contact information is saved in my contacts, can you remind me where we talked before," reads one message observed by Malwarebytes.

The purpose behind these recent messages is to establish a relationship and extract personal details, which can subsequently be exploited to steal data, reports the Express .

"As soon as you reply, the scammer will initia

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