Smishing

February 12th, 2008

You’ve heard of phishing, well Smishing is where you are sent an SMS text message telling you “thank you for signing up for service X and for your payment of £2. If you wish to cancel your subscription then log on to..” followed by a web site address that is designed to install malware on your computer or capture your personal details.

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