: The software reads your iPhone backup (via iTunes/Finder) or performs its own backup to display text threads, iMessages, and attachments on your desktop.

: Sometimes exported HTML files open in Notepad by default, making them look garbled. Right-click the file and choose "Open With" : The software reads your iPhone backup (via

Open Decipher TextMessage; it will automatically detect your iPhone backups.

For tech-savvy users or those in security-sensitive roles, you might encounter genuinely encrypted text messages that carry a verification status. For example, Signal shows a “verified safety number” which is a public key fingerprint. Here’s how to decipher that:

On WhatsApp or Telegram, scammers sometimes steal or buy verified business accounts. They then send messages that appear trustworthy. Even with a green checkmark, scrutinize the message content. Verified businesses don’t send lottery winnings or ask for upfront payments. For tech-savvy users or those in security-sensitive roles,

A: In iMessage, a “Verified” label appears when you’ve enabled Contact Key Verification (iOS 17.2+). It confirms that the person you’re messaging is using the same Apple ID and that your encryption keys match. It does not apply to standard SMS.

Drastic changes from their usual texting baseline signal a shift in mood or interest.