messengers

Who sends regular hidden requests from your smartphone and why, how phone number verification works, and whether you should turn it off.

Hackers have developed a PowerShell script that hijacks Telegram sessions and grants an attacker access to accounts without a password or verification codes. Here’s a breakdown of how it works and how to stay safe.

We break down Elon Musk’s new messaging app, XChat: here’s what we know about its end-to-end encryption, and whether the new service can truly compete with Signal, WhatsApp, and Telegram.

Kaspersky experts have found that a single fraudulent message in a messaging app leads to an average loss of $733. We break down new AI-powered messaging scam schemes, provide platform-specific statistics, and offer tips on how to protect yourself from digital fraudsters.

Eight digital New Year’s resolutions you absolutely need to keep.

We break down a new scam that leverages Telegram Mini Apps, and explain how to avoid taking the bait.

Which messaging apps leak the least amount of your data, and provide the most control over your privacy? Today we discuss the latest rankings of popular communication platforms.

We discovered a new wave of attacks on WhatsApp users in which attackers steal victims’ accounts using fake voting pages and social engineering on social networks.

The Kaspersky for Android app can now detect malicious links in notifications from any app.

How 5G smartphone connectivity can be compromised, and what it means for subscribers.

We explore which messaging apps let you chat without an internet connection or cell service, and why you might need this.

Everything you need to know about the latest Telegram scams and phishing, and how to stay safe.

Attackers hijack Discord invite links and redirect victims to scam servers to install malware using the ClickFix technique.

Scammers have figured out how to send text messages that actually bypass cellular networks. How does illicit “SMS blasting” work, why does it matter for travelers, and how to stay safe.

Planning a safe digital detox: a checklist to help prepare for a vacation and unwind in peace.

Counterfeit smartphones imitating well-known brands and offered online come pre-installed with the powerful Triada Trojan.

A dozen short and simple tips on how to use WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, iMessage, WeChat, and other messaging apps safely and hassle-free.

We dive into the mechanics of the controversial nude-scanning app that has mysteriously materialized on a billion phones.

Despite being digital natives, 70% of millennials rarely verify online identities – exposing themselves to risks. Discover how to build safer online habits with expert insights from Kaspersky.

Eight signs your WhatsApp account has been stolen — and steps to recover and protect it.

We look into every method of hijacking WhatsApp, Telegram, and other messaging accounts – from quishing to fake gifts and viruses, and ways to protect yourself against them.