by Stephen Gross | Aug 14, 2024 | Android, iPhone, Mobile Computing
You might have experienced this: You’re browsing the web on your phone and a pop-up window appears on the screen, claiming you’ve won a prize or that you have a virus and you need to call a tech support number. Or maybe they’re just annoying pop-up ads...
by Stephen Gross | Nov 22, 2023 | Android, iPhone, Phishing & Awareness Training, Security
One of the biggest scams you need to watch out for is coming from your phone. In “smishing” ― a term that combines “SMS” and “phishing” ― bad actors try to get your personal and banking information through unsolicited text messages on mobile devices. They do it by...
by Stephen Gross | Sep 29, 2023 | Android, iPhone
Sometimes smartphones explode. In January 2023, an iPhone 4 caught fire while charging overnight. A child in India was killed when a Redmi Note 5 Pro reportedly blew up in her face. In July, a man’s phone exploded on an Air India flight, causing an emergency...
by Stephen Gross | Aug 29, 2023 | Android, iPhone, Mobile Computing
If you’re stuck in a situation where you need a Wi-Fi connection, but can’t get it anywhere else, chances are your smartphone can give you the boost you need. By setting up a hotspot through Wi-Fi or a USB cable, you can turn your phone into a source for...
by Stephen Gross | Aug 23, 2023 | Android, iPhone, Mobile Computing
Your smartphone is like a mini computer that fits in your pocket, so—just like your laptop—it’s also vulnerable to malware, which can take the form of spyware, adware, or ransomware. Unfortunately, it can sometimes be difficult to determine if your device has...
by Michele Gross | Aug 9, 2023 | Android, iPhone, Technology
There are a lot of questions about mobile phone batteries. Should you leave your phone plugged in overnight? Is it bad for the phone? Bad for your safety? In fact, how much should you charge your phone? When’s the right time to plug in? Should you let it run...
