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.
How to Protect Your Smartphone from SIM Swapping
Nov 19, 2024 | 5 MIN READ
More Japanese Chat Apps on Google Play Steal Phone Numbers
In two recent blogs, McAfee Labs described Japanese and Korean Android apps on Google Play that steal...Japanese Chat App for Android Steals Phone Numbers
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They may be glamorous, but celebrities can make things quite ugly when it comes to the safety...Mirror Mirror Online, Who Is the Most Dangerous Celebrity of Them All?
We all do it. We probably all just don’t admit it. Well I admit it—I’ve searched for...Hackers are Cashing in on Instagram Likes
They say popularity has its price. This saying holds a new weight when it comes to the...Where, oh Where, Does That QR Code Lead?
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As a growing number of smartphone owners get increasingly comfortable using their mobile devices for everything from...
