Granted I'm not fully up-to-speed on current malware risks but I'm not familiar with any auto-execute code embedded in text messages that aren't immediately identified and patched in up-to-date os's. I have read about a 'flubot' malware attack through text messages which requires the victim to follow a link and install a malicious app in hopes of correcting a fake problem or receive some sort of fake benefit mentioned in the original text message. I believe that particular attack is limited to Android phones on which the user has disabled specific security settings which I'm sure a 'semi-intelligent semi-computergeek' would not do even if he were foolish enough to follow a link sent by persons unknown.Originally Posted by GeorgeParker
As for smart phones, I love them. Just this morning as I sat in a hospital waiting room while my wife had covid testing, blood draw and chest x-ray prior to an upcoming surgery I was able to read up-to-the-minute news reports, enjoy a video call with my grandson, monitor real time stock and market updates and check in to the admin side of this site to clear out the half dozen or so spammers which I find during my twice per day check-in attempting to make accounts for nefarious purposes.
To each their own I guess but personally I find smart phones to be perhaps the greatest and most useful consumer invention of the 21st century. I think their utilitarian benefits clearly outweigh any statistically improbable dangers currently outstanding.
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