Android AI Defenses Blocking 10 Billion Scam Messages Monthly
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Google's built-in AI defenses on Android block over 10 billion scam messages and calls monthly. The defenses also prevent over 100 million suspicious numbers from using Rich Communication Services (RCS). The most prevalent scams involve employment fraud, financially-motivated scams, and package delivery notifications. Scammers increasingly use group chats to make messages appear legitimate, and they follow a distinct daily and weekly schedule for sending messages.
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30.10.2025 19:00 1 articles · 11d ago
Google's AI Defenses Block Over 10 Billion Scam Messages Monthly
Google's built-in AI defenses on Android block over 10 billion scam messages and calls monthly. The defenses also prevent over 100 million suspicious numbers from using Rich Communication Services (RCS). The most prevalent scams involve employment fraud, financially-motivated scams, and package delivery notifications. Scammers increasingly use group chats to make messages appear legitimate, and they follow a distinct daily and weekly schedule for sending messages.
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- Google's Built-In AI Defenses on Android Now Block 10 Billion Scam Messages a Month — thehackernews.com — 30.10.2025 19:00
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Google's AI defenses on Android block over 10 billion scam messages and calls monthly.
First reported: 30.10.2025 19:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Google's Built-In AI Defenses on Android Now Block 10 Billion Scam Messages a Month — thehackernews.com — 30.10.2025 19:00
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Scam defenses prevent over 100 million suspicious numbers from using Rich Communication Services (RCS).
First reported: 30.10.2025 19:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Google's Built-In AI Defenses on Android Now Block 10 Billion Scam Messages a Month — thehackernews.com — 30.10.2025 19:00
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Employment fraud is the most prevalent scam category, followed by financially-motivated scams and package delivery notifications.
First reported: 30.10.2025 19:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Google's Built-In AI Defenses on Android Now Block 10 Billion Scam Messages a Month — thehackernews.com — 30.10.2025 19:00
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Scammers increasingly use group chats to make messages appear legitimate.
First reported: 30.10.2025 19:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Google's Built-In AI Defenses on Android Now Block 10 Billion Scam Messages a Month — thehackernews.com — 30.10.2025 19:00
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Scam messages follow a distinct daily and weekly schedule, peaking between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. PT on Mondays.
First reported: 30.10.2025 19:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Google's Built-In AI Defenses on Android Now Block 10 Billion Scam Messages a Month — thehackernews.com — 30.10.2025 19:00
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Scams often use 'Spray and Pray' or 'Bait and Wait' tactics to induce a false sense of urgency or build trust over time.
First reported: 30.10.2025 19:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Google's Built-In AI Defenses on Android Now Block 10 Billion Scam Messages a Month — thehackernews.com — 30.10.2025 19:00
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Scammers procure phone numbers from dark web marketplaces and use Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) kits and bulk messaging services to distribute messages.
First reported: 30.10.2025 19:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Google's Built-In AI Defenses on Android Now Block 10 Billion Scam Messages a Month — thehackernews.com — 30.10.2025 19:00
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Scam operations are supported by suppliers providing hardware for phone and SIM farms, and third-party bulk messaging services.
First reported: 30.10.2025 19:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Google's Built-In AI Defenses on Android Now Block 10 Billion Scam Messages a Month — thehackernews.com — 30.10.2025 19:00
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Scammers pivot to different countries to avoid enforcement, creating a perpetual cycle of shifting hotspots.
First reported: 30.10.2025 19:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Google's Built-In AI Defenses on Android Now Block 10 Billion Scam Messages a Month — thehackernews.com — 30.10.2025 19:00