EMGN: Last year, for the first time ever, the number of text messages sent in the U.K fell. This change has been due to the drastic raise in use of instant messaging services such as Snapchat and WhatsApp.
Billions of text messages worldwide could have been compromised.
Scammers frequently used SMS phishing scams. This time, they are duping innocent users by making them believe that they are an Apple chatbot.
Google is removing apps from the Google Play Store that ask for SMS or Call Log permission. This is much needed and comes at a good time.
