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Follow on Google News | Smartphone security risks rise on topBy: Sedulity Groups Cyber Crime Investigator & Security expert Dr. Anup Girdhar (http://anupgirdhar.net/) In case you are using any Android device, then you are often targeted by spyware, including one system called FinFisher, capable of taking a mobile device, or Loozfon, "an information- Dr. Girdhar said that as the popularity of apps is increasing, the chances of Cyber Crimes have also been increased. You download an application which could be malicious and designed to steal your personal information or could even send out paid text messages without your knowledge." Some crackers are using Twitter or some other ads offering special discounts for popular gifts, which link to a malicious software. Now a days, "Criminals are more Tech Savvy with authentic-looking social ads that take consumers to legitimate looking websites. "In order to take advantage of the best deals consumers provide their personal information including credit card number, email address, phone number, home address etc." Dr. Girdhar has advised and appeal from all the Smartphone users to "Be careful what you do on public Wi-Fi networks especially when you're shopping”. Do not expose passwords, account numbers or credit card information unless you are certain that you are on a secure connection. "Use carefulness when downloading apps. Only download apps from legitimate sites you trust or experts suggest. End
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