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What!? Congress wants you to Pay for online privacy?!

Posted by Steven Lai on Fri, Apr 07, 2017

As a new policy that has been placed about precious information being collected from customers, it has caused negtaive reactions from online consumers.

Outrage sparked as the payment for online consumer privacy has been established after a vote down had been made by congress. Internet users will have to pay a "privacy tax" in order for them to protect their privacy.

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Types of information being collected that caused the outrage?

As the part of the rules is being established, broad brand providers will need to take "reasonable" steps to collect and protect customers information.

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Topics: cybersecurity

The top ten features the Android O update has to offer

Posted by Steven Lai on Wed, Apr 05, 2017

On March, 21st, Google announced and released a preview version of the Android O.

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Topics: New Technology

10 Tips On How To Avoid SMiShing (SMS Phishing)

Posted by Steven Lai on Tue, Apr 04, 2017

Mobile devices are used thousands of times every day by billions of people. Everyone now socializes through apps and text messages. Mobile devices are a great tool to connect with one another, however privacy and cyber hackers can be risk factors to consider when thinking about Cyber Security.

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Topics: cybersecurity, email security, SmiShing

Smishing? What is Smishing?

Posted by Steven Lai on Mon, Apr 03, 2017

Chinese hackers have set up a fake phone tower to send text messages to Android mobile users. The text contains a brief text that states "Congratulations! you have won 100 GB internet pack". Along with the message within the text, includes an URL link that links mobile users to a virus.

SMiShing

The title of this committed crime is called SMiShing. SMiShing is all about tricking victims by sending out a malware app that links through text. The purpose of this crime is to trick individuals into giving out sensitive information by having them

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Topics: cybersecurity, SmiShing, BostonIT