Google Messages may display a new pop-up warning when users click links from unknown senders: Report

Google Reportedly working on a new warning message. Google Messages That can prevent users from falling for a phishing scam or inadvertently installing malware on their devices. This feature will be triggered when the user clicks on a link sent by a number that is not saved in contacts. The new warning message states that users need to take the extra step of checking the warning message box before continuing on the website. Specifically, a recent one Reports revealed that Google Messages’ underdevelopment satellite messaging feature could offer two-way communication.

According to one Reports Via PiunikaWeb (via tipster AssembleDebug), the feature was spotted in RCS chats with the Google Messages app. While Google Messages already displays warning text when clicking on URLs sent by unknown numbers, it’s a simple “Do you trust the sender” warning where users can click Continue to open the link. are The new pop-up warning comes with a two-step process that can be designed to help users pause before deciding whether they want to continue.

Based on screenshots shared by the tipster, the new warning is more clearly labeled and says, “Caution: This sender is not one of your contacts,” and adds to the message, “Links from people you don’t know may open. Unwanted and harmful content.” If the user still wants to continue, he has to tick a box that says “I understand this link may be harmful”. If the user decides not to open the link, they can tap on the ‘Cancel’ button.

As the characteristic was found in itself. RCS Mod, this probably works for standard SMS as well. A comment posted on AssembleDebug’s Post But X (formerly known as Twitter) confirmed that the warning also appears when a user clicks on a link sent by the bank. This feature is expected to be rolled out to Android users worldwide soon.

This warning could potentially save many people from falling victim to phishing schemes. For the invariant, a Forgery A scam is a type of online scam where the attacker impersonates a familiar person or representative of an organization to the victim and asks the user to click on a link. The linked website often looks like a legitimate website and asks the user to sign in. But once the account ID and password are entered, it’s passed on to scammers, who can then use it to access accounts.