How to use Android's built-in SMS Backup Many phones (including Pixel phones) have a built-in automatic SMS backup, courtesy of Google, in the messaging app.

A malicious campaign targeting Android devices worldwide utilizes thousands of Telegram bots to infect devices with SMS-stealing malware and steal one-time 2FA passwords (OTPs) for over 600 services.

Text message stealing malware is targeting smartphones to gain access to users' data A sprawling SMS stealer campaign is utilizing Telegram bots and fake app ads to gain access to Android devices.