"AT&T Rolls Out New Cybersecurity Feature to Safeguard Text Messages"

AT&T has recently rolled out a new cybersecurity feature to safeguard text messages.  Researchers at AT&T stated that for the first time, cyber scammers have started to use text messages more than phone calls to entrap fraud victims.  The researchers noted that more than 15 billion spam text messages were sent to cell phones in the U.S. during the month of September.  AT&T has developed a new program to help residents reduce those unwanted spam texts.  The wireless company indicated that whether residents carry an Apple or Android in their pocket, it is now easier than ever to report and block scammers when they attempt to make contact.  Apple users will now see a “report junk” link below scam text messages.  When this is clicked, the option to delete that message and report the sender is offered.  For Android users, AT&T said when a conversation is opened, they should choose the options menu, then select “details” and “block.”  The wireless company noted that both methods will alert the AT&T security team automatically so they may evaluate the message and trace it.  Similar messages from that sender can then be blocked, malicious websites can be taken down, and information can be shared with other carriers.

MSN reports: "AT&T Rolls Out New Cybersecurity Feature to Safeguard Text Messages"