Warning says a malicious SMS could erase smartphones

A message called the “SMS of death” is being described as a smartphone threat.

One headline says it can erase Android smartphones.

Another says smartphones worldwide are at risk, but does not specify which devices.

The available information does not explain what the message contains or how it affects phones.

It also gives no steps people should take to protect their devices.

The scale and effects of the threat are unclear from the information available.