Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Updated on Dec. 3 with advice on other encrypted messaging platforms ...

Rahul Naskar has years of experience writing news and features related to Android, phones, and apps. Outside the tech world, he follows global events and developments shaping the world of geopolitics.

We reported that problem before (#1094), and it was not properly fixed back then. At some point the JsonMapper is bound to misinterpret a protobuf message, it is impossible to catch all edge cases. I ...

Abstract: Packed binary formats present a challenge for reverse engineers. Determining which fields are required, which fields are optional, and which fields can be repeated demands attention to ...

Google Messages is becoming one of the most feature-rich messaging clients on mobile with tons of features. The RCS app’s selection of settings makes it a fantastic default messaging app for the ...

Just as millions of Americans are sending presents and cards this holiday season, the U.S. Postal Service is warning about a scam sent via text message. According to the US Postal Inspector Service, ...

The FBI is warning phone users to encrypt their text messages, especially if you send messages between Apple and Android users. The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) ...

Mike Sorrentino is a Senior Editor for Mobile, covering phones, texting apps and smartwatches -- obsessing about how we can make the most of them. Mike also keeps an eye out on the movie and toy ...

Verizon Message Plus is shutting down today. Users won’t be able to send or receive messages, and the app itself won’t be available to download. Verizon recommends switching to Google Messages or ...