Archives - Mobile Security

Lock it down – keep your iPhone safe from USB snooping

Ever worry about someone accessing your iPhone data while it’s locked? Fear not, you can easily disable USB accessories, like flash drives or keyboards, when your phone is locked. Imagine your iPhone as a treasure chest, and your data as the valuables inside. Disabling USB access is like adding a lock on the chest, preventing […]

Mobile meltdown: how recent outages impacted you (and what you can do)

Remember that recent mobile network outage? Ugh, not a fun time. But beyond the initial annoyance, what did it mean for the average mobile user? Let’s break it down. Feeling Disconnected: Imagine your phone, your lifeline to the digital world, suddenly going silent. No calls, texts, or internet access. That’s exactly what happened to millions […]

Wi-Fi wars: choosing a secure network

Free Wi-Fi? Sounds amazing, but hold on, not all networks are created equal. Some are like open fortresses, letting anyone in. Yikes! So, how to find the secure ones? Look for the security protocol used. It’s like a password for the network, keeping unwanted guests out. WPA: This is a good start, like a basic […]

Phone panic? Track it down with remote locators

Ever misplaced your phone and felt like your brain suddenly vanished too? Relax, tech-sleuths! Tools like Find My iPhone and Find My Device are like digital bloodhounds, helping you track down your lost phone right from a computer. These handy finders are usually pre-activated, ready to spring into action when your phone goes AWOL. But […]

Downloading apps: don’t let appearances fool you

In today’s digital world, apps have become an indispensable part of our daily lives. While downloading apps from official app stores like the Apple App Store and Google Play is generally safer than sideloading or acquiring them from third-party sources, it’s important to remember that even official apps can pose security and privacy risks. Not […]

Understand man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks

Imagine someone silently intercepting your conversation with a friend, listening to your every word. That’s essentially what a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack is – an attacker secretly intercepts and alters communication between two parties. A common example is when someone steals information from a user connected to a public Wi-Fi network. The attacker can easily intercept […]