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FCC and Carriers to Create Stolen Phone Consortium

Stolen phones are a big problem here in the US. Many are stolen in robberies. Robberies are, by definition, violent crimes, and there are many instances of robberies of mobile phones that resulted in serious injury or even death. TechNewsWorld reports “Ten years ago, mobile phone thefts accounted for about 8% of New York City’s […] more…

Utah Medicaid Breach Serves as Another Wakeup Call

An employee of the Utah State Department of technology must have hit the snooze button when he launched a test server that resulted in the breach of 780,000 Medicaid records including over 250,000 Social Security numbers. The Governor of Utah was quoted in the Salt Lake Tribune saying “Individuals provide sensitive personal information to the […] more…

My Thirteen Year Old Is Our “I.T. Director”

I don’t know HOW often I hear these comments when I am out and about: “My son manages all our computers.” “My daughter sends my emails for me.” “My teenage son has installed our security software … and the parental controls.” (No joke!) So, why is it that parents don’t back themselves? Why do some […] more…

Android Viruses are the Real Deal

Smartphones now make up half of all activated mobile phones. And as we know, smartphones are small computers, capable of performing most of the same functions as a PC, primarily through the use of mobile applications. Some claim that mobile malware threats are still too scarce to worry about. But while PCs definitely remain the […] more…

What Happens to Your Profile After You Die?

If you were hit by a bus, and passed on to whatever heaven might exist, would you care about your Facebook page? Probably not. But your loved ones more than likely would. Things like email, websites, and social media profiles are considered “digital assets,” which may have some monetary value, but for the most part […] more…

Tips to Stay Safe When Holidaying This Summer

My blog has been nominated for the Top 25 Tech Moms 2012 list by Circle of Moms, the largest and fastest growing online community for moms. Please vote for me here by April 9, 2012. Thanks! Summer’s in the air and I often catch myself humming the Cliff Richards number: “We’re all going on a summer holiday, no more […] more…

How to Protect Yourself From Malicious Apps

Last year, in order to combat a particularly insidious virus known as DroidDream, Google remotely deleted infected applications from thousands of Android devices. Apps that appeared legitimate were bundled with malware, then distributed via Google’s Android Marketplace. More than 50 infected Android apps were detected and removed. Since then, all app stores have reported infections […] more…

Mobile ‘Wallets’ Attract Greater Interest From Thieves, Researchers

As mobile phones allow us to carry our money in an electronic “wallet,” they will also become a greater target for crooks. Picking a pocket is a risky endeavor for a thieves, but it will be much less so if all they need to do is bump into their victims or brush by them with […] more…

How To Help Your Kids Manage Their Laptops (And Reduce Your Headaches)

Now, I know at first glance this might seem humorous to many parents – helping their tech-savvy children with their laptops – but PLEASE read on – it could possibly save you some headaches and even some money! Along with lunchboxes, pencil cases and hopefully a little completed homework, many Australian school kids also count […] more…

How To Increase Website Conversions With Effective Security

Make no mistake: online security is on every shopper’s mind. Online shopping is already a major part of US retail sales culture, and cybercriminals have been quick to follow the money. Bogus online retailers have boomed in recent years, setting up fraudulent sites with Web addresses similar to legitimate eCommerce sites and exposing consumers to […] more…

HOW TO HELP YOUR KIDS MANAGE THEIR LAPTOPS (AND REDUCE YOUR HEADACHES)

7 Tips to Help Merchants Build Trust and Increase Sales

When it comes to eCommerce, there are many factors that determine the success of your business. Each and every aspect of your website must be built with the customer in mind. Building trust is one of those factors, and one of the greatest challenges for online retailers looking to reduce shopping cart abandonment, regardless of […] more…

How to Protect Your Privacy From “Leaky” Apps

Back in 2010, The Wall Street Journal was already warning us about app developers’ lack of transparency with regard to their intentions. “An examination of 101 popular smartphone “apps”—games and other software applications for iPhone and Android phones—showed that 56 transmitted the phone’s unique device ID to other companies without users’ awareness or consent. Forty-seven […] more…

New wave of social scams target Pinterest users, McAfee warns

Pinterest users should be on the lookout for a new wave of scams that can compromise their personal information. With an estimated 13 million users, Pinterest is a social network that allows users to collect images online and use a bookmark tool to publish them on virtual pin boards that they can then share with […] more…

10 Quick Tips to Mobile Security

Mobile security is a topic I return to again and again and why not? Considering the proliferation of smartphone among the urban population of India and the demand for the same even in rural outbacks with poor internet connectivity, it is imperative to remind ourselves that along with all the advantages (and there are many) […] more…

STAYING SAFE ONLINE AND OFF

As Cybermum, my job is to help keep you and your family safe in your online lives. But as a mother I would also like to make sure you have some tips and ‘know-how’ for staying safe in your day-to-day lives. It is empowering to know that you have a ‘go-to’ plan in case you […] more…

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