Update your iPhone to avoid being hacked over Wi-Fi

It’s only been five days since Apple’s last security update for iOS, when dozens of serious security vulnerabilities were patched. As we mentioned last week, the recent iOS 10.3 and macOS 10.12.4 updates included numerous fixes dealing with “arbitrary code execution with kernel privileges”. Any exploit that lets an external attacker tell the operating system kernel itself what to is a serious concern that ought to be patched as soon as possible – hesitation is not an option. After all, it’s the kernel that’s responsible for managing security in the rest of the system. Sophos Home Free home computer security software for all the family Learn More Take this analogy with pinch of salt, but an exploit that gives a remote attacker regular user access is like planting a spy...

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iOS still does app privacy better than Android

There's not a lot new in Android 6.0 Marshmallow, which is now slowly making its way onto Android smartphones and tablets. Google characterizes Marshmallow more as an under-the-hood effort to improve system performance and stability. But one of the key new features for users is the ability to manage the privacy settings of applications. How do Marshmallow's privacy controls compare to iOS's? [ Looking to run office productivity apps on the go? Check out InfoWorld's comparisons of office apps for the iPad and office apps for Android devices. | If you're editing in the cloud, check out our comparison of cloud office suites. | Keep up on key mobile developments and insights with the Mobile Tech Report newsletter. ] For several versions, Android has shown users...

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Mcommerce fraud rate higher on Android devices

Mobile commerce fraud rate is higher on Android devices, a recent report points out. According to data from Kount, a provider of fraud detection technology, instances of fraud on Android devices was 44% higher than on iOS devices in 2014. The same source mentions that until 2013, fraud on iOS devices was more frequent than on Android, but currently, this has significantly changed. Findings indicate that Android’s US platform share has increased substantially since 2013. Android’s US platform share increased from 51.5% in June 2013 to 66.1% in June 2015, according to Kantar Worldpanel, while iOS's share declined from 42.5% to 30.5% during the same period. Fraud likely occurs on Android more often than iOS because there are now more Android devices. The report has also unveiled that mobile...

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