The FBI has warned Americans about the risks of sending text messages between iPhones and Androids, citing potential vulnerabilities to Chinese hackers. British experts echo this warning, recommending the use of end-to-end encrypted messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal.
Cybersecurity experts are urging Britons to stop using SMS text messages between Android and iPhone devices due to concerns about vulnerabilities to Chinese hackers. The FBI has issued a warning to Americans about the risks associated with SMS exchanges between these devices. Instead, messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram , and Signal , which use end-to-end encryption , are recommended as safer alternatives.
However, some experts argue that while the risk of interception is significant, the actual likelihood of it happening to a typical Brit is quite low
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