Today, we use our mobile devices for much more than making phone calls. As this year marks the 50th anniversary of the mobile phone, it is clear that mobile technology has advanced significantly since the early days.
How we use our mobile phones and tablets is increasingly more like how we use our computers.
Thanks to the fast progress of technological development and increased connectivity, smartphones have become versatile computing devices.
It is easy and convenient to send messages and emails, conduct business, browse the internet, shop online, post on various social media platforms, download music, apps and videos, store mobile IDs and documents and even do mobile banking.
How do we keep our devices and personal data safe as we use our mobile devices for these more privacy-sensitive applications?
In this special focus, we look at the technology behind smartphones, the risks associated with downloading and keeping personal data on your mobile devices, and the ways you can utilize all of the convenient features of your devices while staying safe.
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How does the SIM card in your mobile work?
A SIM card, which stands for Subscriber Identity Module, is a small electronic chip used in mobile devices …
What is an IMEI number, and what is it for?
An IMEI number relates to the identity of a mobile device, but what exactly is it for?
What is an embedded SIM?
The latest generation of SIM cards, the eSIM, is a reprogrammable chip embedded inside a mobile device...
What is a Secure Element?
What is a Secure Element? To provide better security, some devices have an embedded Secure Element…
What are Over-the-Air (OTA) updates?
An OTA update is the wireless delivery of new software, firmware or other data to mobile devices…
Why mobile device security is a priority
One should seriously consider phone security, especially for private and business purposes.
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What is smishing?
Smishing, also known as SMS phishing, is a phishing attack that occurs over SMS (Short Message Service) or text messages…
What is SIM Swap Fraud?
SIM Swap presents scammers with a way to commit fraud. Here is how mobile networks and banks can avoid it.
How public Wi-Fi can pose security risks for your mobile device
When you connect to a public Wi-Fi network, your data can potentially be intercepted by malicious actors ...
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