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Our phones, laptops, smart home devices, and even our cars are packed with data about our lives. But what happens when law enforcement wants access to that information? Whether you're an individual just trying to keep your personal data safe or a business owner handling customer information, here’s what you need to know.

Texts might make it convenient to communicate, but they’re a common medium for hackers to exploit others. Why are texts so dangerous, and what can you do about them? That’s what we’re covering today, including how you can detect and avoid these threats.

What would you do if you ever lost your phone—or worse, it was stolen? Mobile devices play an important role in most modern-day workplaces, so you’d probably be in for a rough go of it. Data loss, privacy, and security are all risks when you lose access to a mobile device, and often the only way to address these issues is to simply wipe the device and hope for the best… until now, that is.

There are all types of threats on the Internet, but one of the most interesting that has been in the news recently is the SS7 attacks that have the U.S. Department of Homeland Security scrambling to find a solution. In today’s blog, we’ll go through how an SS7 attack works and why they can be so dangerous. 

You should never trust an app by default, as evidenced by a list of 15 applications which McAfee has identified as “predatory loan apps” on the Google Play Store. There are efforts in motion to remove them from the platform, but that doesn’t make them any less dangerous–especially if you’ve already downloaded them. Today, we’re highlighting the issues with SpyLoan apps.

Imagine a life without any clutter from random papers or random sticky notes floating around your desk. A paperless life isn't just a cool trend—it's a way to be more organized, save money, and even help the environment. So what would it take to go 100% paperless? In today’s blog, we break it down.

The past two decades have witnessed a remarkable transformation in how we interact with technology. The internet has evolved from dial-up to broadband, and cellular networks have made computing accessible to billions through smartphones. These pocket-sized devices have revolutionized communication, business practices, and our daily lives.

Mobile malware may not always be in the spotlight, but it can seriously threaten organizations that rely on smartphones, particularly small businesses with limited resources. These businesses often lack the extensive teams and budgets required for comprehensive mobile strategies, including device management, data protection, phone plans, and security measures. In this article, we'll explore how even organizations with tight budgets can effectively guard against mobile malware.

As smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices become increasingly sophisticated, the demand for more efficient, longer-lasting, and faster-charging batteries intensifies. Today, we take a look at the future of batteries for mobile technology and the innovations poised to revolutionize that market.

It’s no secret that Apple’s iPhone has some features exclusive to users of Apple products, one of which is the convenient mobile video chat platform, FaceTime. However, Apple has made FaceTime available to Android users in at least some capacity, albeit an incomplete experience, for the Android user, at least. Let’s go over how an iPhone user can FaceTime with an Android user relatively easily.

Running a business is expensive, no doubt about it, and one way that you can circumvent at least part of these expenses is by implementing a Bring Your Own Device strategy for your business. Not only can it save you money, it can also be more sustainable for the environment and improve productivity. However, you first need to address the elephant in the room: security.

Business has changed, and so too has the technology we use to fuel it. Businesses are utilizing mobile devices to get even more work done both in and out of the office, and as such, it’s a bit difficult to disconnect work life from real life. Let’s look at how mobility has changed the conversation about work and how that perspective has changed over time.

Mobile devices have made a huge impact on businesses and their operations, particularly as the workforce has become so dispersed. With collaboration now so critical, let’s talk about how you should be using mobile devices to maintain the connection between those working in and out of the office.

While autocorrect has saved us all from embarrassing typos and other miscommunications countless times, it can prove to be just as confusing when it unexpectedly changes something we intentionally meant to type to something else. Let’s go over how to adjust what autocorrect knows to fix or—if you wish—how to disable it altogether.

If you are an Android user, you may have noticed the Wi-Fi calling option you get when you receive or make a call while connected to a network. It might be a great tool at your disposal if you suddenly find yourself without cell service, but there are situations where you might not want Wi-Fi calling enabled.

Everyone has been in a situation when their mobile device’s battery is too low for comfort, but if you know the right tips, you can prolong your battery’s life well beyond what you might expect. Let’s go over some of these methods.

The laptop is one of the most useful innovations in modern computing—not only is it capable of accomplishing most (if not all) modern workplace tasks, it does so while offering the portability that today’s mobile operations require. However, these productivity workhorses don’t last forever…but how do you know when the time has come to upgrade?

It’s only too common that, even as the screens on our mobile devices increase in size, the text displayed on them can be difficult to read. Fortunately, there is a way to fix this. Let’s go over the process involved in changing the size of the text your smartphone displays.

While there are many major flagship devices out there, some of the other top-tier innovations might also be viable devices for your organization or for your personal use. Here are some of the more innovative devices on the smartphone market today.

Sometimes the word “value” is associated with “bad,” like getting the generic brand of certain goods at the department store. However, sometimes you can get some bang for your buck, so you should at least consider some of the value options–particularly for expensive devices like smartphones.