Google Messages is about to get a lot better at catching phishing text scams on Android

Google is pretty good about adding protections against phishing texts and other scams. Look what it did with the Circle to Search feature on Android devices.

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Google Messages may soon gain a new shield against SMS blasters

Google Messages is testing a new feature to defend against SMS blasters, helping protect users against phishing scams. Check it out!

Google Messages working on security upgrade to defend Android phones from SMS blasters

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