Technology Advice for Small Businesses

Watch out for mobile ransomware on your Android device

Ransomware is now so rampant that it has spread to mobile devices. In particular, Android smartphones and tablets are vulnerable to ransomware, putting confidential data stored in these devices at risk of loss, theft, and/or use for criminal activities. How can you keep your business’s Android devices safe against mobile ransomware? Read on to find… Continue reading Watch out for mobile ransomware on your Android device

Keep ransomware out of your Android device with these tips

More and more organizations are using mobile devices to conduct various business processes, from staying in touch with customers and partners to performing financial transactions. This fact is not lost on cybercriminals — they’re launching ransomware to get into Android devices and hold the data on these devices hostage in exchange for large sums of… Continue reading Keep ransomware out of your Android device with these tips

How to keep your Android device protected

As of January 2021, Android is the leading mobile operating system in the market with a 71.9% market share. This is why Android devices are a prime target for cyberthreats and why Android users face a multitude of potential attacks. Fortunately, you can protect your Android device from attacks by following the tips in this… Continue reading How to keep your Android device protected

Affordable ways to safeguard your Android device

While Android devices are prone to hundreds of different cybersecurity threats, protecting your Android device doesn’t have to cost you a fortune. If you don’t want to spend a great deal of money on security, this guide will help you safeguard your Android phone or tablet without breaking the bank. You don’t have to purchase… Continue reading Affordable ways to safeguard your Android device

Security tips for your Android device

Android devices are prone to thousands of mobile malware and other security risks. The good news is that you don’t need advanced technological know-how to protect your Android phone or tablet from such threats. All it takes is tweaking your device settings and downloading the right protection software. You don’t have to purchase expensive software… Continue reading Security tips for your Android device

Uninstall these sneaky Android adware apps now

Google Play recently removed 17 apps identified by security company Zscaler to contain malicious adware code. These apps bombard users with unwanted advertisements and collect marketing-type data about them. If you’re one of the thousands of users worldwide who downloaded at least one of these apps, here’s a quick guide to finding and uninstalling them.… Continue reading Uninstall these sneaky Android adware apps now

How to remove adware apps from your Android device

Zscaler recently reported that 17 adware apps in Google Play were downloaded over 120,000 times. These apps display unwanted advertisements on your device and collect marketing-type data about you, generating revenue for their operators in the process. Read on to learn how to find and delete these adware apps from your device. Sneaky adware apps… Continue reading How to remove adware apps from your Android device

Sneaky Android adware apps to watch out for

Zscaler’s ThreatLabZ team recently uncovered 17 adware apps in Google Play. These are apps that run unwanted ads on your device and collect your data for marketing purposes. Unfortunately, these apps were downloaded around 120,000 times before Google was able to remove them. Here’s a list of the adware apps that have been identified, and… Continue reading Sneaky Android adware apps to watch out for

How to check if an Android app is safe to install

Android devices are among the most popular devices on the market today. With a wide variety of features and designs, users have an abundance of choices. Not only that, but there are also more than two million apps available on the Google Play Store. Unfortunately, some of these are rogue software developed by cybercriminals under… Continue reading How to check if an Android app is safe to install

How to verify apps before installing them on an Android device

Android devices are one of the more popular mobile devices, partly due to the large variety of apps available to users. Unfortunately, many of these are anything but useful. Fake apps purporting to be made by reputable developers can steal your personal data or infect your devices with malware. How can you protect yourself and… Continue reading How to verify apps before installing them on an Android device