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iOS Users Get New SMS Scam Shield

12 Oct

Summary

New SMS scam screening tools are now available for iOS users.
A free, standalone app called HangUp blocks spam calls.
Tools offer users a moment to reconsider phishing attempts.

NordVPN has expanded its security offerings by releasing its Call and Message Protection toolkit for iOS devices. This new feature, integrated into the main NordVPN app, screens incoming SMS messages from unknown senders. It analyzes URLs and categorizes content, flagging suspicious texts with a push notification. The flagged message then opens in a secure view, preventing users from inadvertently clicking malicious links.

In addition to the message protection, NordVPN has also launched HangUp, a free, standalone iOS application. This app specifically targets and blocks unwanted spam calls by cross-referencing unknown numbers with scam databases. Users can configure HangUp to automatically block identified scams and telemarketers, ensuring their iPhone does not ring with fraudulent calls. NordVPN states that these tools are designed to give users a critical moment to pause and think before acting on potentially deceptive communications.

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