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 Recognize an Online Scammer
Mar 20, 2025 | 11 MIN READ
Is That Delivery Text Real or Fake? How to Shop and Ship Safely this Season
With the rush of Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping comes a rush of another kind. Millions...
Fake Android and iOS apps steal SMS and contacts in South Korea
Authored by Dexter Shin Most people have smartphones these days which can be used to easily search...
Scam Texts Are More Painful Than Getting a Root Canal
Sick and tired of scam messages? So are the 54% of Americans who said they’d rather get...
How to Protect Your Mobile Device From Loss and Theft
The unfortunate reality of our digital era is that devices are lost, misplaced, or stolen every day....
123456 Is Not an Acceptable Password
A common misconception is that a password only needs to be memorable. Whilst this is a helpful...
Hold onto Your Phone, and Your Wallet – The Top Five Text Scams
Getting a text message is a lot like someone calling out your name. It’s tough to ignore....
Secret Selfies: Can Phones Take Pictures and Videos of You Without Your Knowledge?
It’s a longstanding question: can your phone really take selfies without your knowledge? The answer is yes,...
Mobile Spyware: How Hackers Can Turn Your Phone Into a Stalking Machine
Some crooks and shady characters will invade your privacy simply by asking for your permission to snoop—through...
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. ...
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