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How To Protect Yourself from SMiShing Attacks

SMiShing is a deceptive practice where scammers send fraudulent text messages masquerading as reputable institutions, aiming to dupe recipients into clicking on a link, calling a number, or providing sensitive personal information. The risk with SMiShing is that mobile users tend to trust their SMS messages more than their emails, ...

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Understanding the Risks of Using an Android Device

Android has, over time, become a popular target for hackers. Recently, McAfee Labs™ found that all new forms of malicious mobile software were solely designed to exploit vulnerabilities in the Android operating system.

Mobile Security

How Safe Is Your Android PIN Code?

Your Android PIN code is a critical aspect that protects your phone data from unauthorized access. But how safe is this four-digit code? This article aims to demystify this question and offers a comprehensive guide on the safety of Android PIN codes.

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Celebrities Are Lures For Scammers

Through this guide, we aim to shed light on how scammers take advantage of the global fascination with celebrities to target their potential victims.

Mobile Security Privacy & Identity Protection

How To Secure Your Mobile Devices

As we increasingly depend on our digital devices to store and transfer personal data and use the internet for transactions, we are also becoming increasingly vulnerable to digital attacks on our privacy. Having a PIN on your devices is a simple but effective way to add an extra layer of ...

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What Makes My Passwords Vulnerable?

Passwords serve as the first line of defense against unauthorized access to our online accounts, be it email, social media, banking, or other sensitive platforms. Let's explore the common techniques for cracking passwords, and learn how to stay one step ahead in the ongoing battle for online security.

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The First Smartphone for Free-Ranging Kids

The First Smartphone for Free-Ranging Kids In an earlier article, we took a look at smartphone alternatives for free-ranging kids....

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Attention Android Users: Is CallerSpy Malware Spying on You?

Meet CallerSpy malware, a new form of mobile malware designed to snoop on calls, texts, and other smartphone communications. This...

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The Cerberus Banking Trojan: 3 Tips to Secure Your Financial Data

A new banking trojan has emerged and is going after users’ Android devices. Dubbed Cerberus, this remote access trojan allows...

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How to Build Your 5G Preparedness Toolkit

5G has been nearly a decade in the making but has really dominated the mobile conversation in the last year...

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