Apple works on eliminating call spoofing on iPhone
Apple could finally be getting serious about helping to eliminate nuisance calls on iPhones. A new patent targets spoofing calls.
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Facebook’s been using your two-factor authentication phone number for ad targeting
If you have been getting spammed with Facebook notifications to the number you provided for the two-factor authentication security feature, you’re definitely not alone.
iOS 12 lets developers create extensions for reporting unwanted texts and calls as spam
iOS 10 included a CallKit framework that brought a system-wide way for customers to use specialized apps on their iPhone, like Hiya and TrueCaller, that automatically identify and block nuisance calls before the phone even rings. With iOS 12, Apple started allowing developers to write new types of call-blocking extensions that gather information from the user before deciding whether to report or block the number.
iPhone to be “derecognized” from Indian networks if Apple rejects anti-spam app?
If Apple doesn’t approve an anti-spam app by the Indian government, its iPhone models could be “derecognized” from local networks, meaning they would no longer function.
Apple’s working with China to find ways to cut down on iMessage spam
Apple has been talking with telecom companies in China to find ways to reduce spam received through its iMessage service. This news comes just days after China began criticizing the iPhone maker for allegedly allowing illegal content on its platform.
WhatsApp is testing advanced spam detection system that’ll notify you of hoax messages
WhatsApp believes its new spam-prevention features, which are currently being tested with some users ahead of a wider rollout, will help users keep those pesky spammy post under control.
Apple to assist the Indian government in developing an anti-spam iOS app
The Cupertino giant had earlier refused to approve India’s anti-spam app for iOS citing privacy concerns.
Instagram unveils offensive comment filter, anti-spam tool in 9 languages
The two new automatic filters detect and remove spammy or offensive comments in your Instagram posts and live video.
T-Mobile unveils two anti-scam network features, here’s how to enable them
Wireless carrier T-Mobile on Friday announced a pair of new anti-scam features aimed at blocking robocalls and scam calls on your iPhone or other smartphone. Called Scam ID and Scam Block, the new tools were designed to either automatically block incoming calls identified by the system as scam (Scam Block) or warn you that a call is coming from a mobile phone number possibly related to spammers (Scam ID).
AT&T’s new Call Protect system blocks spam calls
AT&T on Tuesday introduced a new service for automated fraud and spam call-blocking. They’re calling it Call Protect, and the system works like an email spam filter—identifying numbers believed to be associated with fraud and either blocking them or flagging them with a warning.
Also like other spam filters, users will be able to whitelist specific numbers to rectify any false positives, and even set temporary call blocking for unconfirmed spam calls. These more granular controls will be accessible from the Call Protect companion app on iOS and Android devices.
You can now report calendar spam on iCloud.com, support for iOS devices coming soon
A new kind of spamming technique relying on iCloud Calendar has caused and continues to cause a lot of pain as these unwanted invites hit users’ email inboxes and trigger a notification. As noted on Reddit, the iCloud Calendar web app seems to have gained a new link for reporting spammy calendar invites and blocking their senders.
This feature will be rolling out to the stock Calendar app on iOS devices soon, an Apple representative allegedly told a disgruntled customer.
Apple is aware of calendar spam issue and is working to fix it
Apple on Wednesday said that it is aware of the calendar spam issue and is working to fix it. In a statement to iMore’s Rene Ritchie, a spokesperson for the company apologized for the spam calendar invites and said it’s actively working to address the issue.