The single biggest misconception about iOS is that it’s good digital hygiene to force quit apps that you aren’t using. Source: Public Service Announcement: You Should Not Force Quit Apps on iOS
A new form of Android malware has recently been discovered by Trend Micro, which can not only steal sensitive data from a device, but can also record audio and video without the victim’s knowledge. Source: The GhostCtrl Android malware can silently record your audio and steal sensitive data
It’s about to get really difficult to accidentally fall for a phishing attack. Source: Google bolsters security to prevent another Google Docs phishing attack | ZDNet
Security researchers have found a new bug that would allow hackers to take full control of several types of Internet of Things devices. Source: Nasty Bug Left Thousands of Internet of Things Devices Open to Hackers
July 14, 2017
Patching is Still the Best Defense Against Malware
It’s hard to predict if or when you will be victim to a new ransomware attack. Whether it’s the latest strand of ransomware or another previous threat, what is the best way to prevent future attacks and provide malware protection to your devices? The answer is simple. Patching is still the best protection against malware. Malware and viruses expose flaws in a system to get into your device. We cannot say it enough: If your