An unauthorized alert bearing a mysterious message that was sent to cell phones in several states across Brazil on Saturday morning is suspected to be the work of hackers, the Brazilian government ...

Most scam texts are easy to spot, but this one feels different. At first glance, the message looks polished and uses official branding that signals credibility. It also includes technical details that ...

The Dutch government's semi-annual test of the NL-Alert emergency warning system took place at noon today. All phones connected to the Dutch mobile network should receive a sample message when such ...

Imagine receiving an alert on your phone from a government agency at night, warning you about an alien attack, when you have barely made it onto your bed. That is what happened to thousands of ...

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Thursday cautioned the public against a phishing scam in which fraudsters are impersonating the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) through WhatsApp messages to steal ...

For millions of people, an iPhone contains some of their most valuable digital information. Family photographs, private ...

A hoax 'alien invasion' alert in Brazil caused panic and amusement, revealing vulnerabilities in emergency systems. Authorities are investigating the breach.

Tennant Creek residents are being forewarned about an incoming emergency alert message, which the government says is just a test.

AusAlert tests involving a text message and 10-second alarm on phones have been carried out in regional locations across Australia. Residents of Wheatbelt town Goomalling were the first in Western ...