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...
by Michele Gross | Jul 20, 2023 | Android, iPhone, Security
Spam texts in the form of donation requests, sales notifications, marketing notices, and scams, among others, have been on the rise. Last year, Americans received more than 225 billion spam text messages, a 157 percent increase over 2021, according to a report by spam...
