Researchers analyzed WhatsApp metadata to test how accurately people judge their own messaging habits and response patterns.

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The French and U.K. equivalents to the U.S. government’s cyber defense agency have issued new advice for users. “Deactivate ...

Text messaging scams are rising beyond fake E-ZPass, EZDriveMa or other road toll collection services seeking immediate payments of unpaid tolls and fines. 'Smishing' text fraud has invaded cell ...

Ever wondered why your text messages sometimes fail to send, show up pixelated or don’t appear at all on the other person’s end? It might not be your phone, but your carrier’s messaging support.

Receiving a text about a customer refund can seem like good news—until you start to suspect it may simply be a scam. That has ...

Did you get a text from Verizon about a $20 account credit? You're not alone — and you're probably wondering whether it's ...

Illinois Secretary of State warns of rising DMV text scams targeting residents with false threats of registration suspension ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. The TCPA, a decades-old law governed by the Federal Communications Commission, prohibits automated text messages without prior ...

Texting is one of the easiest ways to stay connected to people, but it can also be one of the quickest ways to get on someone's nerves. The right message can make someone happy for the rest of the day ...