A new Android malware strain has emerged in the criminal underworld that comes equipped with a wide range of data theft capabilities allowing it to target a whopping 337 Android applications. Named BlackRock, this new threat emerged in May this year and was discovered from mobile security firm ThreatFabric. Researchers say the malware was...
If you got a new Android smartphone for the holidays, here are some things you want to do right away! 1. Don’t Skip the Google Account Setup When you set up your Android for the first time, you’re asked to provide your Google account credentials. Doing so is the fastest way to set up your email, calendar, and contacts (core PIM...
Written by GentleGiant on 12/27/11 at 15:39:09 EST
Microsoft knows that it is behind in the mobile sector but is not giving up. The company recently announced the latest version of its mobile operating system nicknamed “Mango.” Windows Phone 7.1 is said to include “hundreds of new features,” an aspect that has been widely pushed by Microsoft itself. The big question is – are these new...
HOW TO: Install Backup from the Windows XP Home Edition CD-ROM The Backup utility is not included in the default installation of Windows XP Home Edition. The Backup icon is not present on the Start menu in Windows XP Home Edition, nor is Backup listed in Add Remove Programs for Windows XP Home edition. To manually install Backup: Double-click...
Mobile phones now come with Bluetooth functionality as a standard feature in most devices. This means more and more accessories such as hands-free ear pieces and car kits are commonly used and as a result Bluetooth functionality is left active in most mobiles by the users. Mobiles with Bluetooth activated are prone to attacks from Bluetooth...