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Smishing (SMS & Messaging Phishing)

Phishing delivered by SMS, RCS or messaging apps, exploiting the trust people place in text messages and the difficulty of inspecting a link on a phone.

Owner Cyber Safe India Editorial TeamFirst published 13 Aug 2026Last reviewed 16 Sep 2026Jurisdiction India + global contextEvidence grade B ยท sourced referenceEmergency routes verified 16 Sep 2026Editorial policyCorrections & change log