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FBI issues warning to all smartphone users — a dangerous new scam could be at your door


Here's how to stay protected against this new type of 'brushing' scam

That's the thinking behind the latest scam going viral, where hackers use malicious text messages and packages you didn't order in a bid to steal your personal information and wipe out your financial accounts. You may like "In this variation, criminals send unsolicited packages containing a QR code that prompts the recipient to provide personal and financial information or unwittingly download malicious software that steals data from their phone," the FBI said. She previously led Gizmodo’s weekend news desk and has written game reviews and features for outlets like Polygon, Unwinnable, and Rock, Paper, Shotgun.

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