The Hidden Cybersecurity Risk: Texting Between Android and iPhone

Cybersecurity Risks: Texting Between Android & iPhone

Texts exchanged between Android and iPhone devices lack end-to-end encryption, making them susceptible to interception and hacking.

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Texts sent between iPhone and Android devices over default SMS or MMS channels remain unencrypted, increasing cybersecurity risks.

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A Chinese-based hacking group, "Salt Typhoon," recently infiltrated major U.S. telecommunications companies to spy on customers and identify targets for surveillance.

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Hackers accessed substantial amounts of phone data belonging to American citizens, impacting dozens of countries worldwide

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Adopt secure messaging practices and prioritize encrypted communication to protect your data and privacy

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