New York issued a warning on Tuesday after a spam message was sent through its official text message updates.

Scott Reif, a spokesperson for the NYS Office of Information Technology Services, confirmed in a statement to Newsweek that the message was sent “in error” and that a vendor is investigating.

Why It Matters

Nearly 75 percent of Americans have experienced online spam or phishing attacks , according to the Pew Research Center. Phishing involves attempts to solicit personal information from an individual, including passwords or bank account details, by using deceptive texts or emails. The number of spam texts increased by 50 percent from 2024 to 2025, according to Consumer Reports' Cyber Readiness Report.

What to Know

A text message was sent to individuals subscribed to Ne

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