Most people use their smartphones for everything these days. These tiny electronic tools help people stay connected. Because so much of the population relies on their mobile devices, it is important to mention that sometimes they face security issues. Physical and cyber attacks can quickly put a device owner’s information and data at risk. Fortunately, …
Continue reading “3 Ways to Protect Mobile Devices Against Attacks”
Are you wondering why your phone battery doesn’t last as long as it used to? If you pay attention, you may notice that the battery drains faster than normal when you don’t use your phone. This is frustrating, especially if you’re trying to get through the day with one charge! The good news is there …
Continue reading “5 Mistakes You’re Making When You Charge Your Phone (That Shorten Battery Life)”
When the internet was new, passwords were state of the art in personal protection. Back then, a strong password was all you needed to protect your accounts, your assets, and your identity, but the hackers have learned a great deal in the intervening years. As hackers got better at guessing passwords and breaking encryption, …
Continue reading “10 Tips for Protecting Your Identity from the Emerging Threat of SIM Swapping”
Some prominent IT industry leaders are pushing to expedite the transition away from device passwords, replacing them by using cell phones as “passkeys.” The plan is to begin by taking advantage of alternative authentication technologies including biometrics that are already built into newer mobile devices and computers. How will mobile device passkeys work? You likely …
