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What you need to know about Android malware

Posted on Friday November 22, 2019  |  security, android, malware, smartphone, cyber crime

Smartphones are like palm-sized computers, so you should protect them the way you do your laptop and desktop. While you don't need to install bulky security software to protect against cyberthreats, there are some effective steps to keep cybercriminals at bay:

Malware threats for Android phones

Posted on Thursday August 30, 2018  |  smartphone, security, malware, cyber crime, android

Smartphones are like palm-sized computers, and they deserve the same protection as desktops and laptops. While you don't need to install bulky security software to protect against cyberthreats, there are steps you can take to keep cybercriminals at bay.

Bluetooth users beware!

Posted on Friday June 02, 2017  |  smartphone attack, hacker, cyber crime, bluetooth, bluesnarfing

Bluetooth technology helps simplify our daily lives -- it allows for hands free communication, a quick and easy way to share content with friends, family, colleagues, and more. In fact, 45 percent of Americans have Bluetooth enabled across multiple devices. This raises the question: Does using Bluetooth leave our doors opened to hacker attacks?

Malware on Android smartphones

Posted on Tuesday March 14, 2017  |  smartphone, security, malware, cyber crime, android

The average smartphone user doesn't give nearly enough consideration to mobile phone security. In fact, smartphone users are more likely to get anxious about their phone's physical safety than the more serious threat of malware. Malware and other forms of cyber threats are far more common in desktops and laptops particularly for business users, but with the increasing sophistication of cyber crimes, disregarding your other ‘lower risk' devices' security can mean disaster.

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