They say that replying "STOP" will get the texts to cease. But it can often make things worse. Here's a better way to staunch ...

It's the holidays, so my phone is abuzz with messages. The problem is, most of the texts I'm receiving aren't from family and friends. Instead, I'm inundated with offers for tax prep assistance, back ...

Verizon has created a way for customers to block spam text messages from email accounts with just a single text, the company announced Tuesday. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. Verizon ...

WhatsApp is taking spam seriously: the instant messaging service will soon offer a filter to prevent you from receiving too many unwanted messages from strangers—an excellent initiative! This time, ...

Recently, some WhatsApp users have despaired at the addition of Meta AI to the app. More specifically, they’re upset that they can’t seem to switch it off. But digit expert Michael Ryan from Ink ...

Meta is committed to enhancing the security of WhatsApp. To achieve this, the instant messenger will integrate a filter to prevent you from receiving unwanted messages from strangers. WhatsApp ...

ABU DHABI, 1st February, 2026 (WAM) -- The Cyber Security Council (CSC) warned of the dangers posed by fraudulent messages targeting citizens, highlighting their various risks. It urged the public to ...

Scams and spam are becoming more common on WhatsApp. For example, some people receive fake messages from supposed individuals like Rosa Caro Serrano, or get tricked by attempts to steal their accounts ...

Google is adding two major updates to Android's Messages app. Starting now, Android Key Verifier is available to all Android devices running version 10 and above, reassuring users that their private ...

PayPal, the Internet-based money transfer system owned by eBay Inc., is trying to persuade e-mail providers to block messages that lack digital signatures, which are aimed at cutting down on phishing ...