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.
This Week in Scams: Petco Breach Warning, and Watch Out for Fake Federal Calls
Dec 12, 2025 | 8 MIN READ
Mobile Malware, Phishing and Ransomware — Oh My!
So far, 2014 has been a tumultuous year for the security industry. We’ve seen thousands of computers...
The iPhone’s Biggest Weakness May Be Your Computer
Mobile malware is the fastest growing security threat we face today. But that threat has long been...
Beware of Impostor Android Apps Using Fake ID
Recently discovered, an Android vulnerability called Fake ID allows apps to impersonate other apps by copying their...
Adobe Flash Player Installer Scams Reappear on Google Play
Adobe Flash Player has been a boon to Android malware creators for a long time. These developers...
Chinese Worm Infects Thousands of Android Phones
Last weekend, it was reported in China that an SMS worm was wildly spreading among Android mobile...
More Reasons to Not Jailbreak Your Phone: App Repositories Get Hacked
In the world of mobile security there are two types of smartphone users: jailbreakers, and everyone else....
Is Disckreet App Really That Discreet?
Love is a powerful feeling that can cause an individual to do things they wouldn’t normally do—sometimes...
Google Just Made Unlocking Your Phone Easier. But is that Good or Bad?
It’s the last week in June and the sun is shining and the birds are chirping and...
The Privacy Problems with Mobile Messaging Apps
When you chat with someone through a third-party messaging app, be aware that someone may read it—someone...
Ransomware Goes Mobile
The dominance of mobile devices has given hackers a growing market to chase after, with many of...
Perception vs. Reality: Facebook Anonymous Login Feature
Perception plays a huge role in many aspects of daily life. However, the reality of something is...
Tinder Not So Tender
Tinder is a kind of modern day ‘Hot or Not’ mobile dating app. It finds matches based...
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Android and iOS devices need mobile protection because they store your personal info. Our mobile app helps keep you safer, no matter how you connect online.
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