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Android Master Key Bug Not a Risk if You Stick With Google Play
A vulnerability in the Android operating system lets attackers take an existing app, inject malicious code, and repackage it in such a way that it can pretend to be the original app. Should you be worried?
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How to Turn on Two-Factor Authentication for Facebook
You probably know someone who lost control of their Facebook account. Perhaps you've been a victim yourself.
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You Need Mobile Security for Android, But Not Because of Malware
The deep, dark fear of security-minded people was that smartphones would surpass PCs as the prime target for malware. The good news is this hasn't happened...yet. Apple's strict control over its store has kept out nearly all the overtly malicious apps, and the Google Play store has seen remarkably little malware despite the freedoms it allows.
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New Rules on Kids' Online Privacy Require Adults to Pay Attention
New, stronger rules protecting children's privacy online went into effect July 1. While the goal is to protect kids from aggressive behavioral advertising, implementation is going to be a rocky process if parents don't pay attention.
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Mobile Threat Monday: Android Spamware, In-App Billing
Parents have a lot to worry about when it comes to mobile apps targeting children. The apps may be collecting too much information without parental consent, tricking kids into buying things and other apps using in-app billing, and including aggressive advertiser networks.
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Bitdefender's Wildly Different Antivirus Tools Both Shine
Security products tend toward a certain sameness in their user interface. The background may be slate grey, white, blue, black, green, yellow, or polka-dot, sure. But whatever the color, the main window will probably display a green, yellow, or red indicator for security status, big buttons to launch scans and check for updates, and extra panels or pages for additional security features.
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Review: Bitdefender Antivirus Plus (2014)
Core antivirus protection in Bitdefender Antivirus Plus (2014) gets good scores in my tests and great scores from the independent labs. The "Plus" in the name refers to an impressive collection of effective, relevant, security tools. It's a great choice.
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