Dallas Secure News Today

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Dallas, Texas, is continuing to battle a cyberattack that has some city services and websites impacted Friday.

The city of Dallas has released a mobile app to help residents navigate potential threats to their smartphones. The tool blocks phishing texts, guards against malicious app downloads and warns against connecting to unsafe networks.

The Dallas Secure app is designed to protect users against scams. It scans links sent through email, texts and messaging apps, as well as QR codes for phishing attempts.