New Phishing Sites Fake Social Media Apps
- By Mathew Maniyara on
- May 24, 2013
Phishing sites are on the rise, as discovered by Mathew Maniyara of Symantec's Security Response team.
Sharing Photos with Strangers on Social Apps
- By Richard Clooke on
- May 22, 2013
Snapchat offers the ability to share photos that are automatically deleted and can't be recovered, Norton's Lynn Hargrove provides more details.
Keeping the Kids Safe on Facebook
- By Marian Merritt on
- May 20, 2013
Protecting your child's privacy is difficult when you consider all their online activities, allow online safety advocate, Marian Merritt, help you understand Facebook's privacy settings.
How to set up two-factor authentication with Google
- By Richard Clooke on
- May 15, 2013
Two-factor authentication isn't just for banking and business use, it's also increasingly relevant for consumers, and provides additional security for your online accounts.
Mobile Apps: How to Make a Successful App
- By Richard Clooke on
- May 09, 2013
With smartphone and tablet users spending more than ever on apps, it's time to consider how to make money from your efforts.
How to Perform a Factory Reset on Android
- By Richard Clooke on
- May 09, 2013
Performing a factory reset on your smartphone will vary depending on which version of Android you're running - learn how here.
Hacked Off by Social Networks
- By Sue Harker on
- May 08, 2013
Following three major global media organisations' social network accounts being hacked, users are being urged to check their security settings.
How to Protect Your Smartphone on Holiday
- By Richard Clooke on
- April 30, 2013
Before you head off on your summer vacation, run through our checklist of essential smartphone safety tips.
Smartphones are the Swiss Army Knife of Communication
- By Richard Clooke on
- April 28, 2013
It's no major surprise that smartphone users aren't only using their mobile devices to make calls - as this PC Advisor survey reveals.
Millions of Android Users May Have Screen Unlock Bug
- By Richard Clooke on
- April 26, 2013
Over 50 million Android users may be vulnerable to a new bug that allows access to locked devices.
Boston Bombing Spam Highlights Criminal Depths
- By Richard Clooke on
- April 26, 2013
Cybercriminals will use natural disasters and other tragedies to maximise exposure to their scams, as was evident in the aftermath of the recent tragic events in Boston.
iPhone ‘Kill Switch’ Rumour Heats Up
- By Richard Clooke on
- April 26, 2013
Is a centrally-managed 'kill switch' likely to be integrated into iOS when the next generation of iPhones is unleashed on the market?
Symantec Report Reveals Latest Mobile Trends
- By Richard Clooke on
- April 17, 2013
Symantec releases its annual Internet Security Threat Report, revealing the latest trends in cyber threats across Windows, Mac and mobile platforms.
How to Spot What You Don't Like
- By Richard Clooke on
- April 13, 2013
Do you know when the pages you 'like' are the genuine article?
Revealing Report on Mobile Cybercrime Tactics
- By Richard Clooke on
- April 10, 2013
Sourcefire report reveals how cybercriminals targeting Apple's mobile platform focus their efforts on OS vulnerabilities, due to difficulty of penetrating the App Store with malicious apps.
How to Survive a Lost or Broken Smartphone
- By Mike Chen on
- March 15, 2013
How would you cope if you lost your phone, if it were stolen, or if you simply dropped it in a puddle and caused it irreparable damage? Wipe your tears away, and let Mike Chen help you prepare for the inevitable.
8 Tips for Safer Shopping On Your Mobile
- By Richard Clooke on
- March 14, 2013
Here's a selection of tips to help you shop safely online, compiled by our very own experts at mobilesecurity.com.
How to Clear Your Android Browsing History
- By Dave Kim on
- February 25, 2013
There are different browsers and even applications to consider, so here's a guide to doing so for three of the most popular Android browsers
Fraudulent Facebook 2013 Demo
- By Mathew Maniyara on
- December 23, 2012
As we continue to see fake applications being offered by phishing sites, it didn’t come as a great surprise that a fake app titled “Facebook 2013 demo” appeared in December 2012.
Don't be Lazy with Your Passwords
- By Sue Harker on
- December 12, 2012
If you're a fairly active Internet user with social networking accounts, a blog, some online shopping accounts and an email address, it’s tempting to take shortcuts with your passwords and use the same ones for more than one account. However, don't be tempted to do this as you may be leaving yourself vulnerable to cybercriminals.
Sharing Social Media Passwords
- By Richard Clooke on
- November 27, 2012
One of the great benefits of smartphones and tablets is having all your social networks, contacts, emails and online accounts available at the tap of a button. Where does that leave you if your smartphone is lost or stolen, do you know who can access your most private information?
Cyber Terrorism, Mr Bond?
- By Sue Harker on
- November 19, 2012
The latest Bond movie Skyfall, released in November, is arguably the most-realistic outing for Her Majesty’s best-known secret agent. Bond’s nemesis has some impressive resources at his disposal including the latest gadgets, a hall of PCs and servers, and the usual army of well-armed henchmen. With the Bond franchise well-known for its far-fetched storylines, should we be alarmed at how the gap has narrowed between the fantasy world of M’s MI6 and what’s actually happening in the fight against cybercrime.
Instagram Spam Leads to Premium Mobile Services
- By Benjamin Nahorney on
- November 16, 2012
Spammers have long been leveraging social networking sites to pull off scams, and as their popularity grows, the interest they pose for scammers also increases. The popular photo-sharing service Instagram has recently become the latest site to catch the attention of online fraudsters.
Congratulations, you’ve unlocked the Getting Robbed Badge
- By Mike Chen on
- November 08, 2012
When GPS and satellite navigation first appeared on the scene, we quickly learned that storing your full home address there wasn't a good idea - thieves will break into cars and follow your route "home" to empty your house. Well, a survey conducted with ex-cons in the UK revealed that almost 80% strongly believe social media platforms are used by thieves when targeting properties. Here are mobilesecurity.com's tips on how to safely share on location-sharing sites.
Minimising the Mobile Threat
- By Matt Egan, Editor, PC Advisor on
- October 03, 2012
While the mobile threat is very different to that which is faced in the desktop world, the most important way to stay safe is still to adopt an attitude of suspicion – act on the web as you would on the street. Matt Egan, mobilesecurity.com's first guest author, and Editor of the UK's best-read technology magazine and website pcadvisor.co.uk, explains that if something looks wrong, it probably is.
Simple Smartphone Safety Tips for Kids
- By Richard Clooke on
- August 08, 2012
It’s back to school time again, and despite a natural reluctance to return to the classroom, pupils are keen to catch up with friends and share their news from the summer break. Marian Merritt, Norton Internet Safety Advocate, offers some essential tips for parents who might be sweetening the deal by getting their kids new cell phones or even a first cell phone as part of the school preparations.
Is Your Child Sharing Too Much Information?
- By Yvonne Gee on
- July 09, 2012
Kids who regularly “check-in” using apps are broadcasting various locations - possibly including their homes and their friends’ homes, but also popular hang-out sites, and with a little investigation it might be possible to create a timeline of an individual’s whereabouts or travel patterns. While there’s little risk sharing this information with close and trusted friends, what happens if your child begins sharing too much with these location-based apps?
Sharing Photos without Revealing Too Much
- By Richard Clooke on
- July 08, 2012
Antivirus vendors traditionally talk about security threats from malware and other viruses. A time will come when the mobile world won't be so different, but until now, cybercriminals simply haven’t invested the amount of effort in creating malware for mobile operating systems that they’ve spent on Windows. When it comes to your smartphone, today's security concerns focus on other aspects of the device.
iPhone Users Lose Cloak of Invincibility to Malware Authors
- By Richard Clooke on
- July 07, 2012
Security researchers made the headlines this week after discovering an app on Apple's App Store and Google Play that secretly copied address books and spammed their contacts with an SMS link to download the app themselves. The description in Google Play should have caused alarm bells to ring before anyone even considered installing the app.
“Check This Out!” How to Use Social Media Without Worrying
- By Lauren Hargrave on
- February 01, 2012
We all love checking our favorite social networking sites while waiting in line, and the latest online video makes our second cousin’s third child’s 1st birthday almost bearable. But we pay for this convenience with vulnerability to cyber criminals and the mayhem they inflict if we're not careful.