Technology
Amid rising hacking attempts targeting smartphone users in 2026, cybersecurity experts stressed the necessity of enabling two-factor authentication as a primary line of defense against advanced scams. Experts noted that fraudsters exploit the "panic factor" through messages that mislead users into believing their accounts have been breached, leading to credential harvesting and bypassing traditional protection layers. Google advises regularly reviewing the "Recent Security Events" log and using unique, strong passwords for each platform to ensure vital data is not leaked in the event of suspicious phishing attempts.
