Mobile Security
Cybercriminals are attracted by the richness of data available from our mobile devices, such as banking credentials, photos, and personal information. That is why we put security at your fingertips providing peace of mind to you. Read more about mobile security to help you stay safe, particularly on-the-go.
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Mobile Spyware: How Hackers Hijack Phones Through App Spyware
Hackers don’t always break in, they ask for permission. Learn how mobile spyware hide in seemingly harmless...
iPhone Update — Apply It Now If You Haven’t Already
Apple recently issued an urgent iPhone update, iOS version 16.5.1. If you haven’t updated yet, you should. ...
What Is Smishing? Here’s How to Spot Fake Texts and Keep Your Info Safe
Your phone buzzes. You hope it’s a reply from last night’s date, but instead you get an...
3 Reasons to Think Twice About Enabling Location Sharing
Do you remember the days of printing out directions from your desktop? Or the times when passengers...
Mobile Spyware—How You Can Keep Stalkers Off Your Phone
When you wind up with mobile spyware, you may wind up with a stalker on your phone. ...
Instagram Safety for Kids: Protecting Privacy and Avoiding Risks
Every social network offers both fun and risk to kids, but Instagram’s photo and video-driven platform makes...
“Where Did I Leave My Phone?” Protecting Your Phone from Loss and Theft
Maybe you know that sinking feeling all too well. “Where did I leave my phone?” The minutes...
How To Be Safe On WhatsApp
I’m betting you have WhatsApp on your phone. Or, if you don’t – I’m quite sure a...
How to Limit Location Tracking on Your Phone
We all know that our phones know a lot about us. And they most certainly know a...
7 Tips to Protect Your Devices and Private Information from Ransomware
Imagine that you want to pull up a certain file on your computer. You click on the...
HiddenAds Spread via Android Gaming Apps on Google Play
Authored by Dexter Shin Minecraft is a popular video game that can be played on a desktop...
Fakecalls Android Malware Abuses Legitimate Signing Key
Authored by Dexter Shin McAfee Mobile Research Team found an Android banking trojan signed with a key...
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