Google sounds the alarm: scammers attack Android and iOS - phones are at risk.

Modern mobile technologies have become an integral part of our lives, but along with convenience, they bring new security threats. One such threat is the technology that allows attackers to bypass traditional security systems of mobile networks.

Cybercriminals have developed a way to send dangerous text messages to mobile devices, bypassing the standard infrastructure of mobile operators. They use special technical means known as SMS blasters, which create a fake mobile network and force devices to connect to a fake access point.

These scam messages are externally indistinguishable from regular SMS, but they are sent using a different mechanism. Attackers do not need to know specific phone numbers - they only need to determine the geographic area for the attack. This approach allows them to target places with a large number of people and increase the number of potential victims.

How to protect yourself from these threats?

To protect against these threats, it is recommended to disable support for the outdated 2G standard on mobile devices. Android users can do this in their network connection settings. iPhone owners can use the built-in message filtering system for additional security. Google has warned about a new threat to Android and iOS users related to the sending of scam text messages that can bypass standard mobile network protection systems. One way to protect yourself is to disable support for the 2G standard to avoid such attacks. This news warns about new methods of cybercriminals used to send dangerous text messages to mobile devices. Recommendations for protecting against these threats include disabling support for the 2G standard on mobile devices and using built-in message filters to enhance security.