FBI issues grave warning to all iPhone and Android users: stop sending texts
Defense And Security,China,Chinese Hackers,Technology
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The FBI has issued a warning to Americans about sending regular text messages between Androids and iPhones.
The agency revealed that exchanges between the two brands leave messages vulnerable to hackers.
Instead, users are advised to use secure, encrypted messaging and phone calls on apps like WhatsApp to prevent third parties from accessing conversations.
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