October 29, 2024

6 Ways Your Phone Tracks You

Have you ever casually talked about a product or service while your phone was nearby and suddenly started seeing ads on your social media feed? Your phone is listening. If that concerns you, this should worry you: your devices are […]
January 26, 2024

Securing Your Business’s Mobile Data: A Guide for Chicago’s Small Businesses

The New Age of Mobile Security Welcome to the digital era, Chicago’s small business owners! As your local IT experts, we understand the vital role your mobile devices play in your business operations. But as these devices become more sophisticated, […]
January 2, 2024

Understanding Smishing: How Text Messages Can Be Used for Scams

The term “smishing” may sound somewhat amusing, but the reality is far from a laughing matter. Smishing is short for “SMS phishing,” and it’s a type of cyberattack that takes advantage of text messages to deceive and defraud individuals. In […]
April 8, 2023

Firefox 111 Boosts Security, Fixes Bugs, and Adds New Features

Mozilla has released a new version of Firefox for Android, equipping it with a built-in PDF viewer. Firefox 111 also provides a more secure experience for users through its Total Cookie Protection feature. In addition, the upgrade addresses the security […]
December 21, 2022

Streamline Your Business with the Latest Smart Home Technology

Are you a business owner looking to get the most out of your Google smart home devices? If so, you’re in luck! Google has enabled its Nest products and Android OS with the initial rollout of the Matter smart home […]
November 21, 2022

DuckDuckGo Releases App Tracking Protection Beta for Android

The feature is comparable to Apple’s ‘App Tracking Transparency. However, unlike Apple, DuckDuckGo’s method does not rely on app developers’ compliance with user choice. All known trackers are blocked. According to DuckDuckGo, Android users have an average of 35 applications […]
November 18, 2022

Bypass Android Lock Screen on Pixel and Other Devices

David Schütz, a cybersecurity researcher, inadvertently discovered a means to circumvent the lock screen on his fully updated Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 5 devices, allowing anybody with physical access to the smartphone to unlock it. Bypassing the lock screen […]
September 8, 2022

New Android Malware Disables WiFi To Attempt Toll Fraud

There’s a new threat to be aware of if you own an android device.  Microsoft recently warned that their researchers had spotted a new toll fraud malware strain wreaking havoc in the Android ecosystem. Toll fraud is a form of […]
August 2, 2022

Android And iOS Network Protection Added With Microsoft Defender

Recently, Microsoft added a new feature for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) which has fans of the product cheering. Once the new “Mobile Network Protection” feature is enabled on the iOS and Android devices you want to monitor, the security […]