Malicious Play Store apps put 8 million Android users at risk
Malicious apps are very common and you can accidentally download them if you are not careful. These apps are often found through third-party app stores, questionable websites, or suspicious emails or texts. You wouldn't expect to find these apps on Google Play Store for Android users or App Store for iPhone. Apple does a great […]
‘People-first’ transport in English towns could be integrated by apps | Transport policy
As part of what ministers are calling a “people first” revolution in regional travel, investment could focus on deprived areas and healthier options, and use dedicated apps to integrate transport links between towns and cities. There is sex. In a speech in Leeds, Transport Secretary Louise Hague described the plan as “a revolution to take […]
Smartphone users warned to delete 15 dangerous, ‘predatory’ apps
Millions of people are at risk by downloading dangerous applications on their smartphones. cyber security company McAfee identified 15 malicious apps downloaded to at least 8 million Android smartphones and warned of a “significant global increase in predatory loan apps.” The apps, which McAfee called a “global threat,” were then reported to Google moderators. Some […]
North Korean hackers use disguised apps to target Macs with hidden malware
Macs are more secure than Windows PCs, but they're not foolproof. Sometimes hackers find a way to infect Apple devices, but most of the time we are the ones who allow it. Apple's App Store is difficult to break into, so hackers trick people into downloading apps from third-party stores or random websites. Although these […]
Consumer watchdog to oversee digital wallets, payment apps
Large companies offering digital wallets and payment apps will now be supervised by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB on Thursday finalized rules that will bring it under oversight of companies that handle more than 50 million transactions a year. This includes Apple, Google, Amazon, PayPal, Block, Venmo, and Zelle. According to CNBC. […]
Dating apps in tourist hot spots target Americans – how to protect yourself
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Romance scams rise as Americans look to dating apps: 4 tips to protect yourself
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Hide and lock your apps on your iPhone with iOS 18
iOS 18 brings a revolutionary feature to iPhone: the ability to hide and lock apps. Whether you want to keep certain apps private or just want to organize your home screen, this new feature can help. Let's take a look at how to make the most of these great new features. Get security alerts, tips […]
Uber, Lyft avoided millions in pay by locking NYC drivers out of apps: report
Uber and Lyft are banning New York City drivers from their apps to avoid paying millions of dollars in compensation, according to a report. Rideshare app drivers have been locked out of the two apps for minutes to hours at a time, with flashing “Unable to go online” messages or telling drivers to go to […]
Why is Apple promoting Chinese spyware apps?
Chinese espionage has infiltrated our communications networks through telecommunications companies such as Huawei and ZTE, and by selling cheap routers with bugs that have yet to be fixed. VulnerabilityBut none is more pervasive than China's weaponization of our mobile devices through apps. TikTok is a clear example. Congress has almost unanimously heeded warnings from the […]