The FBI warns iPhone and Android users about possible hacks
6 december 2024 в 23:13
The FBI warns all iPhone and Android users to take measures to prevent potential hacker attacks. According to a recent report by Forbes, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is actively monitoring this issue, as messaging between different platforms can be riskier than messaging within the same phone ecosystem. Jeff Green, the Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity at CISA, shared with Politico: «We strongly urge Americans to use encrypted communications where possible… we definitely need to look at this in the long term perspective, how we secure our networks».
This warning focuses on the risks of using unprotected methods of messaging between devices. Below you will learn more about the FBI’s advice and how to protect your personal data.
The FBI emphasizes the importance of using devices that «automatically receive timely operating system updates, responsibly managed encryption, and resilient multi-factor authentication (MFA) for email, social networks, and collaboration account credentials», - as reported by Forbes. This is a critical step in ensuring the security of your communications and minimizing the risk of cyber attacks, especially for those who rely on smartphones for personal and business tasks.
If communication between iPhone and Android users is necessary, the FBI recommends avoiding sending regular text messages. Instead, they recommend using third-party applications such as WhatsApp, which provide end-to-end encryption. According to Forbes, Green stated: «Our advice, what we’ve told people inside, is not new: encryption is your friend, whether it’s in text messages or if you have the ability to use encrypted voice communication. Even if an adversary can intercept the data, if it’s encrypted, it makes it impossible».
According to The Conversation, «According to the FBI, Salt Typhoon allowed Chinese officials to obtain a large amount of records showing where, when, and with whom specific individuals communicated. In some cases, they noted that Salt Typhoon provided access to the content of phone calls and text messages»
This warning focuses on the risks of using unprotected methods of messaging between devices. Below you will learn more about the FBI’s advice and how to protect your personal data.
The FBI emphasizes the importance of using devices that «automatically receive timely operating system updates, responsibly managed encryption, and resilient multi-factor authentication (MFA) for email, social networks, and collaboration account credentials», - as reported by Forbes. This is a critical step in ensuring the security of your communications and minimizing the risk of cyber attacks, especially for those who rely on smartphones for personal and business tasks.
If communication between iPhone and Android users is necessary, the FBI recommends avoiding sending regular text messages. Instead, they recommend using third-party applications such as WhatsApp, which provide end-to-end encryption. According to Forbes, Green stated: «Our advice, what we’ve told people inside, is not new: encryption is your friend, whether it’s in text messages or if you have the ability to use encrypted voice communication. Even if an adversary can intercept the data, if it’s encrypted, it makes it impossible».
According to The Conversation, «According to the FBI, Salt Typhoon allowed Chinese officials to obtain a large amount of records showing where, when, and with whom specific individuals communicated. In some cases, they noted that Salt Typhoon provided access to the content of phone calls and text messages»
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