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Scammers have figured out the best time to text you

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Scammers have figured out the best time to text you

Malwarebytes analyzed threat data from April 15 to July 14, 2026, and found that scammers select specific communication platforms to maximize success rates for different types of fraud. The research tracked over 20 scam categories, including tech support fraud and sextortion, and revealed that attackers tailor their platform choice to match the con type.

Why it matters: Organizations and users need to understand which communication channels are most frequently exploited for specific scams to apply appropriate monitoring and user awareness training on those platforms.

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