In today’s increasingly technological society, public Wi-Fi is found almost everywhere: airports, hotels, malls, restaurants, and coffee shops to name a few. Since it is so commonplace, most of us connect to the free Wi-Fi without thinking twice. While it…
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Category: Communication, Personal, Social Media, Technology
Tags: cyber crime, cyber criminals, cyberattack, hacker, mobile device, mobile security, online safety, protecting your data, Wi-Fi
As we move further into the 21st century, technology innovations continue to improve and become more accessible, which means more and more people now own smartphones. Smartphones are more than just an expensive paper weight in your pocket; they’ve become a small…
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Did you know that using your mobile device in public places increases the risk to your personal data? Devices are easily lost or stolen, putting your device content, as well as your personal data, potentially at risk!
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Category: Central, Personal, Prevention, Technology
Tags: anti-malware, anti-virus, mobile device, mobile security, password, personal data, phone finder, SSL encryption, Wi-Fi
Recently my friends and I took a girls’ trip to our alma mater. After a day of reminiscing on campus, we headed back to our hotel room. First item on our list: make a mad dash to the nearest electrical…
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Category: Central, Personal, Technology
Tags: airplane mode, Android, battery-managing app, Bluetooth, cell phone, GPS, haptic feedback, iPhone, located-based services, low battery, mobile device, push notifications, smartphone, vibrate, Wi-Fi