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Is your phone number safe? The story of how WhatsApp nearly leaked it

Vulnerability in WhatsApp revealed billions of active accounts. Avast explains, why it’s important to keep your phone number private. When we think about protecting our personal data, we often think of our home address, passwords, or banking credentials. But a recent discovery of vulnerability in WhatsApp shows that our phone numbers deserve the same caution. For many of us, WhatsApp is the go-to app for quick communication. It's where we plan family dinners, send memes, and catch up with friends.

Avast Scam Guardian for Mobile: Advanced AI Scam Protection

Introducing Avast Scam Guardian and Scam Guardian Pro for mobile devices—bringing powerful AI-driven scam protection to your smartphone and tablet. Experience complete peace of mind with advanced AI tools that proactively block scam calls before they ring, detect even the most convincing phishing emails and texts, and offer instant expert guidance whenever something seems suspicious—giving you round-the-clock protection against evolving scams. Avast Scam Guardian is now available with Avast Mobile Security in France and Germany, with worldwide availability coming soon.

The Top 10 Holiday Text Scams to Leave on "Read" This Season

The holidays bring joy, celebration, and a flood of scam texts designed to steal your money, data, and peace of mind. Every holiday season brings excitement, and unfortunately, a surge in SMS scams targeting unsuspecting consumers. These scam messages might be tiny, but their impact can be huge, ranging from financial loss to identity theft. According to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, people reported $470 million in losses from text-based scams in 2024, a fivefold increase since 2020.