Crypto

Binance warns against smishing texts impersonating security alerts, urges caution on short links

Binance warned users that text-message phishing, known as smishing, is increasing through messages impersonating the exchange’s security alerts. The attacker typically tries to create anxiety by claiming account settings changed or a suspicious login was detected, then pushes a shortened URL to prompt quick clicks. Binance said it does not ask users to verify or protect accounts via SMS links and urged checks through its official app or website.

Telecommunications & Media

LG Uplus to help bridge digital divide for multicultural families, single-person households

LG Uplus will work with the Korea Institute for Healthy Family to strengthen digital capabilities for digitally vulnerable groups, including multicultural families and single-person households. The company said it signed an MOU to expand digital education programmes run at some family centres this year to a nationwide level. The partners will offer smartphone and AI training, fraud-prevention education and other programmes, and provide equipment such as smart TVs and laptops.