How to use Android's built-in SMS Backup Many phones (including Pixel phones) have a built-in automatic SMS backup, courtesy of Google, in the messaging app.

A malicious campaign targeting Android devices worldwide utilizes thousands of Telegram bots to infect devices with SMS-stealing malware and steal one-time 2FA passwords (OTPs) for over 600 services.

Text message stealing malware is targeting smartphones to gain access to users' data A sprawling SMS stealer campaign is utilizing Telegram bots and fake app ads to gain access to Android devices.

After explaining the context of the SMS Blaster attacks, Google mentioned Android options that will help you stay safe from text message fraud attempts.

It might be a good time to stop using the standard Android SMS messaging system and upgrade to a different ecosystem entirely -- here's why.