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App permissions in Android 8: The complete guide

September 24, 2018 admin 0 Comments Android, app permissions, permissions, privacy, settings, smartphones, Tablets, Threats, Tips

Credit to Author: Alex Drozhzhin| Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2018 10:19:36 +0000

Android lets you configure app permissions to protect your data and restrict access to dangerous functions. We explain how to do it and why.

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Mobile beasts and where to find them — part three

September 21, 2018 admin 0 Comments Android, apps, banking trojans, keyloggers, malware, Security, smartphones, spyware, Threats, Tips, vulnerabilities

Credit to Author: Leonid Grustniy| Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2018 10:42:17 +0000

Let’s talk about mobile malware that can empty your bank account or spy on you.

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What’s a guest Wi-Fi network, and why do you need one?

September 17, 2018 admin guest Wi-Fi, internet, Internet of Things, IoT, networks, Security, Tips, Wi-Fi

Credit to Author: Leonid Grustniy| Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2018 10:30:21 +0000

We explain what a guest Wi-Fi network is, how to set one up, and what video game consoles and other IoT devices have to do with it.

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Making two-factor authentication much stronger in two easy steps

September 12, 2018 admin 2fa, Advice, Android, iOS, iPhone, smartphones, Tips, two-factor authentication

Credit to Author: Sarah Pike| Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2018 14:18:31 +0000

Speaking of two-factor authentication — as we often do — did you know some convenient settings render it utterly useless? Let’s do it right.

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Why there’s no antivirus for iOS

September 10, 2018 admin Antivirus, apps, internet security, iOS, iPad, iPhone, Products, Tips

Credit to Author: Victor Yablokov| Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2018 14:16:08 +0000

Why doesn’t Kaspersky Lab have an antivirus app for iOS — and what are all those other Internet security suites for Apple mobile devices?

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5 Fortnite security tips

August 31, 2018 admin Android, Epic Games, Fortnite, games, Google Play, news, privacy, Security, Threats, Tips

Credit to Author: John Snow| Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2018 13:16:54 +0000

Fortnite for Android is not available on Google Play. We explain how to download and install it properly, and what else to do to stay safe.

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Avoid pitfalls when backing up your WhatsApp chats

August 28, 2018 admin Android, backup, Facebook, google, Google Drive, messengers, news, privacy, Tips, WhatsApp

Credit to Author: Serge Malenkovich| Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2018 11:05:52 +0000

WhatsApp for Android can back up your chats to Google Drive. It’s free, but it may hurt older backups. Here’s how to get it right.

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Momo, the horror from WhatsApp

August 10, 2018 admin Kaspersky Safe Kids, Momo, Parental Control, spooks, Threats, Tips, WhatsApp

Credit to Author: Leonid Grustniy| Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2018 08:35:22 +0000

How a sculpture from Japan is scaring WhatsApp users around the world, and how to protect children from such spooks on the Internet.

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Mobile beasts and where to find them — part two

August 3, 2018 admin Android, Applications, blockers, cryptocurrencies, malware, miners, Security, smartphones, Threats, Tips, vulnerabilities, wipers

Credit to Author: Leonid Grustniy| Date: Fri, 03 Aug 2018 09:10:01 +0000

In this part, we consider mobile malware capable of causing real damage to smartphone and tablet users.

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How my iPhone got double-stolen

August 1, 2018 admin apple, Find My iPhone, iPhone, phishing, theft, Threats, Tips

Credit to Author: Kseniya Turova| Date: Wed, 01 Aug 2018 11:42:55 +0000

When I fell victim to sleight of hand and a little bit of fraud, Find My iPhone didn’t save me. Here’s why.

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