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According to statistics provided by BitDefender Labs, the number of malware families for smartphones has increased significantly. Influenced by all the changes in phone industry, the history of cyber attacks is marked by several milestones.
Tag Archives: online safety
Beware of Rogue WiFi Hotspots
Most handheld devices now have the ability to connect via WiFi, for this reason it’s very easy to find WiFi hotspots scattered all over the metro. If you are traveling, sitting on a coffee shop or simply taking a break on a bench somewhere, you will be surprised at the number of WiFi network connections you will see on your list of available networks. Just like anything free, a wireless internet connection that offers free access is quite hard to resist.
Outlook Web Access Safety
When it comes to email applications, Microsoft Outlook is still one of the most widely used. Being a built in component of Microsoft Office, it is often the default email used in offices and even homes. It is a powerful email client well integrated with Windows Desktop Search and can also serve as a calendar and task tracker. Outlook Web Access (OWA) is the web version of the Outlook client that users can view via any web browser using any computer or mobile device. It can do all tasks the regular MS Outlook does even if you are not in your own computer. As an online safety feature Outlook Web Access connection automatically expires and logs the user out when left inactive for a period of time. This safety feature is very useful but additional measures are still necessary for online safety.
Android Safety: Attack of the DroidDream
One of the great things about an Android phone is the access to a hefty number of open source apps. Unfortunately this could easily turn into a disadvantage with the growing number of Android apps that are being infected with malware. Since mobile devices are now also connected to the web, they can also be prone to online safety risks. Google has found over 50 apps infected with malware and immediately pulled it out form Android Market. The Android Police spotted these knock-off/pirated apps after some 50,000 user devices were infected.
Safe Instant Messaging
Instant messaging is one of the most convenient ways to connect to people whether it is for personal use or business. IMs allow people to chat real time, have face-to-face interaction as well as voice conversations. When it comes to instant messaging though, online safety rules still apply. Here are some simple online security tips to follow when using instant messaging programs.
Tips To Avoid Facebook Scams and Spam
Facebook is by design a prime target for spammers and online scammers. Being the largest social network in the world makes it the best place for cybercriminals to target as much people as possible. Facebook scams often come with viruses; some come with snooping agents that can attack your computer or online profiles. Getting rid of these malware, although not impossible can be a real headache. This does not mean to say that people should be giving up their online social life. It simply means that while users enjoy liking, tagging and poking each other, caution should still be the order of the day. Here are a few easy enough tips to follow to avoid being scammed, spammed or hacked in your favorite social network.
Worms Everywhere!!!
As much as we all love our social networks, we are also well aware that they are prime targets of people engaged in cyber crimes. These cybercriminals are often crafty enough to go undetected, pass through online security measures and lure users to clicking their seemingly harmless links. Often worm and virus links engage in spam attacks that can flood user profiles with links, some even coming from people on their friends list. Here are some of the latest Twitter and Facebook spam attacks that can compromise a user’s online safety.
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