Category Archives: Mobile Devices
← Older postsPrivacy and Personal Assistant Devices
Voice-activated personal assistants such as Google Home, Amazon Echo, Apple’s Siri, and Microsoft’s Cortana are on the rise. While these smart devices bring convenience, they may also bring privacy concerns Continue reading
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Apple Releases Security Updates
Apple has released multiple updates to address vulnerabilities in tvOS, iOS, watchOS, OS X El Capitan, Safari, and iTunes. Products and applications with new security updates available for download include: Apple TV iPhone iPod touch iPad OS X El Capitain Safari iTunes for … Continue reading
Posted in Mobile Devices, Security Updates | Tagged apple, software patches and updates
Using Personal Hotspots
Many smartphones and cellular modems have the ability to act as personal Wi-Fi hotspots, allowing you to connect laptops and other devices to the internet through a cellular connection. Before activating a personal hotspot, however, you should take care to … Continue reading
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Apple iOS Update
Apple yesterday released an update to its mobile operating system, iOS 6.1.3. The update addresses a recently discovered vulnerability that could allow someone to bypass an iPhone or iPad’s passcode, and access data such as contact lists and voicemails. You … Continue reading
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This Week in Security
Twitter announced today that it has discovered unauthorized attempts to access user data, including usernames, email addresses and passwords. The attackers may have gained access to information on approximately 250,000 users. Twitter has reset the passwords of affected users, and … Continue reading
Posted in Mobile Devices, Phishing, Security Updates | Tagged java, phishing, security advisory, software patches and updates
FCC’s Smartphone Security Checker
Smartphones provide access to a great many services, from email to social networking to online banking. With all the personal and financial information accessible by modern smartphones, mobile security is more important now than ever. To help smartphone users protect … Continue reading
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Securing Your Mobile Device
With the number of tablets and smartphones in the world on the rise, they are becoming the target of an increasing number of security threats. Below are some links that describe the most common security concerns for mobile devices and … Continue reading
Posted in Mobile Devices | Tagged exploits, identity theft, information security, mobile, password security, user education
QR Codes: Scanner Beware
QR, or quick response, codes are barcode-like images that you scan with your mobile devices. Often found on billboards and other outdoor advertisements, scanning these codes points your mobile device to a website or app that will provide more information … Continue reading
Posted in Mobile Devices | Tagged exploits, identity theft, mobile
Spammers Turn to SMS Texts In Latest Scam
You may have recently received text messages on your phone that claim you are eligible for a free iPad or other prize. These texts say that all you need to do to claim your prize is click the included link. … Continue reading
Posted in Mobile Devices | Tagged exploits, mobile, spam
Bluetooth Technology and Security: What You Need to Know
Many of today’s smart phones, personal computers, and tablets use Bluetooth technology to wireless communicate with peripherals such as headsets, mice, and keyboards. While this technology is space-saving and convenient, it also has some potential security risks associated with it. … Continue reading
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