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Safeguard your account against Smishing

Smishing is a type of cyber attack that uses text messaging to trick individuals into providing sensitive information or visiting a malicious website. It is a form of phishing that specifically targets text messaging and SMS (Short Message Service). In a smishing attack, the attacker sends a text message to the victim, often claiming to be from a legitimate organization or a trusted source, and asks the victim to click on a link or provide sensitive information, such as login credentials, personal identification numbers (PINs), or financial information. The link may lead to a malicious website that installs malware on the victim's device, or the attacker may use the sensitive information to gain access to the victim's accounts or commit fraud. To protect against smishing attacks, it is important to be wary of unsolicited text messages and to verify the authenticity of any message or request for information before responding. It is also a good idea to use security measures ...