Cyber fraudsters have a new weapon—call forwarding! Scammers are tricking unsuspecting users into dialing special codes that start with *#, giving them control over the victim’s phone. Once activated, ...

A simple USSD code can help users quickly check for call forwarding misuse, a common hacking tactic, and take immediate steps to secure smartphones against scams and unauthorised surveillance risks.

There's a hidden language that's part of the GSM standard that can unlock hidden features on your smartphone. You can dial codes to check your bill, data usage, forward calls, hide your caller ID, and ...