Android gets AI protection against messaging scams and fake calls

Android gets AI protection against messaging scams and fake calls

Google has announced new AI-powered defenses against scam message and call forwarding abuse on Android, which are currently rolling out to eligible devices. The new measures aim to counter the increasing sophistication of scams targeting mobile users, including fraudulent bank alerts and voice cloning attacks. “Mobile scams have evolved far beyond simple robocalls and phishing … Read more

WhatsApp uses Zoom and Google Meet with guest calls

WhatsApp uses Zoom and Google Meet with guest calls

WhatsApp users can now invite others to join groups and make one-on-one calls even if they don’t have an account. Here are the details. ‘Free end-to-end encrypted calls for everyone with no time limit’ Today, WhatsApp announced The official launch of guest calls, a feature that allows users to “invite anyone to join a WhatsApp … Read more

Google Messages is shutting down support for RCS video calls

Google Messages is shutting down support for RCS video calls

Add Android authority to Google: TL; DR The RCS standard has supported local video calls in chats. Earlier this year, we saw Google Messages make the first reference to support for RCS video calls. The feature isn’t live yet, but new evidence suggests Google is making further progress. The arrival of RCS has proven to … Read more

Kiteworks calls for a six-hour server shutdown due to possible zero-day attacks

Kiteworks calls for a six-hour server shutdown due to possible zero-day attacks

Secure file-sharing software company Kiteworks is asking customers worldwide to temporarily shut down their servers for a period of six hours on Saturday after receiving a threat alert of a possible impending cyberattack. According to German technology publication HeiseKiteworks CISO Frank Balonis warned customers via email that the company had received “credible threat intelligence from … Read more