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Beware of some malicious ‘camouflaged’ Android Apps !
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A new batch of malicious Android apps filled with adware and malware was found on the Google Play Store that have been installed close to 10 million times on mobile devices. The Apps in question, pose as image-editing tools, virtual keyboards, system optimizers, wallpaper changers, plus more. Their main function being to push Ads, subscribe users to premium services, and steal victims' social media accounts. Google are aware and have removed the vast majority of these malicious applications, however, if you have installed any of these prior to their removal, its best to uninstall them and run an AV scan to...
Smishing? Don't get fooled by the Chameleon!!
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Don’t let the Chameleon fraudsters trick you! You’ve probably already heard about Don’t let the Chameleon trick you!You’ve probably already heard about phishing emails, what they look like and what to avoid. Well, SMS phishing – or smishing, is the text equivalent. What do they look like and what should you do if you get one? Don’t let the Chameleon trick you! Check out what to look for below.What is Smishing? You’ve probably already heard about phishing emails, what they look like and what to avoid. Well, SMS phishing – or smishing, is the text equivalent. What do they look...
Are Free Antivirus Apps for your Android phone trustworthy?
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Recent research suggests it might not be! As with any installation of any apps we should be vigilant always, even if they are coming from a trusted source like Google Play Store. But recent reports have uncovered worries about FREE antivirus and ‘cleaning up’ Apps, so while you think you are protecting your phone from Malware and other cyber infiltration, this might not be true. Many of these free apps can contain links to malicious sites and contain trackers, so it’s doing the exact thing you are trying to avoid by downloading in the first place! In-depth research has discovered...
UNSURE WHAT PROTECTION YOU NEED?
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Something we don’t really want to think about while we are happily browsing the internet, or doing our shopping or banking, is ‘am I protected against cyber criminals? & if not, what is my best protection? A virus is one of the least worrying thing now that are devices can attract, we now have numerous other worries that can infiltrate our devices like Spyware, Malware and Ransomware to name just a few. Last year, globally, there were 850 million victims of cyber-crime, someone in the world falls foul to Identity theft every 2 seconds! But as Cyber-Crime evolves, so does Antivirus...
Want your PC to run like new again? Has it turned from a Hare to a Tortoise?
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There is nothing more niggling and annoying than having a PC that is very sluggish and slow. With Norton Utilities Ultimate it can optimize your processing power, memory, and hard drive automatically behind the scenes while your PC is idle, cleaning, repairing, and removing clutter. Common issues and problems can be fixed, and it can free up space, so you get faster access to your programs. Most of us keep our personal files on our PC, and in an era where personal information is the world’s highest saleable commodity, Norton Utilities Ultimate cleans out your internet files to improve your...