How to Guard Against Smishing Attacks on Your Phone

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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 12.16.21   DON'T TAP How to Guard Against Smishing Attacks on Your Phone BY DAVID NIELD "Smishing" is an attempt to collect logins or other sensitive information with a malicious text message—and it's on the rise.   LET'S PLAY The Fall and Rise of Real-Time Strategy Games BY LUKE WINKIE They used to dominate sales charts and spawn entire esports leagues. Can new RTS games revive the beloved genre?   ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE The Biggest Deepfake Abuse Site Is Growing in Disturbing Ways BY MATT BURGESS A referral program and partner sites have spurred the spread of invasive, AI-generated "nude" images.   PRODUCT REVIEW Oxo's Super-Simple Coffee Machine Makes Super-Good Joe BY JOE RAY The Oxo Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker sets a new standard for drip brewing. It's also remarkably unfussy. GET WIRED HOLIDAY SALE! Get WIRED for just $10 $5. Get the print edition and exclusive subscriber-only stories. Give yourself the gift of information. Subscribe now.   BEEP BOOP The Best Discord Bots for Your Server BY CECILIA D'ANASTASIO AND ERIC RAVENSCRAFT From bots that welcome new users to ones that keep spammers out, these tools help make your corner of the internet a fun, safe place to hang out.   GIFT GUIDE Heat Up the Holidays With the Best Sexy Gifts for Lovers BY JESS GREY The best present is one you get to share. Our favorite vibrators, lube, and candles will make this holiday one to remember.   BREATHE IN 17 Holiday Gifts for Your Stressed Best Friend BY MEDEA GIORDANO Relaxing means something different to everyone. From meditation tools to silky robes, these ideas are sure to please.   BUYING GUIDE The Best Fitness Trackers and Watches for Everyone BY ADRIENNE SO Whether you're skiing in the backcountry or trampolining in the backyard, we have an activity tracker for you.     Have questions or comments? Reply to this email.   This e-mail was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or Manage your newsletter subscriptions   Copyright © Condé Nast 2021. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.