Keep your Privacy, Browse in Private Mode – 08/25/17
Planning on using a public computer? Do you have family members or children who also use your machine? You may not want them to know you are planning a surprise trip to Disneyland, that you are concerned about a that mole on your leg or that you belong to the kitten of the month club. Browsing in private mode keeps the pages that you have visited out of the history list. This keeps users that come after you from checking on the history list to see where you have been.
Different browsers have different names for private mode. In Safari and Firefox it is called, Private Browsing. In Chrome it is called Incognito. Check out the links to find out how to browse privately in your browser of choice.
AirDrop allows strangers to send you files and photos
There is a lovely iOS feature called AirDrop which allows you to sent files to anyone within Bluetooth range anonymously. It has facilitated the rather disturbing practice of bluejacking, sending pics of your privates to random strangers in order enjoy the look of shock on their faces. By default this feature is enabled so you can receive files from anyone on your contact list. However some people have inadvertently changed the settings so they can receive files from anyone.
To prevent such unpleasantness, it is recommended that you disable your AirDrop unless you are using it. To turn AirDrop off:
- Swipe up to view the Control Center.
- Select AirDrop Receiving.
- Select Receiving Off.
Android Phones with Preloaded Malware for Sale on Amazon – 08/08/17
David Bisson a contributor to grahamcluley.com reports that Trojan malware is being found preinstalled on several Android phone models. This lovely malware called Triada is undetected by anti-virus applications and is designed to steal banking and login credentials as well as other information. Now you don’t even have to click on a link or download an app. You can have your phone infected from the point of purchase. Yaaayyyy!!!! The infected phone models are:
- Leagoo M5 Plus
- Leagoo M8
- Nomu S10
- Nomu S20
These phones are produced by Chinese OEMs and can be purchased on Amazon. It is unclear as to whether the malware was installed intentionally or by a disgruntled insider. Regardless, if you are looking for a cheap Android phone I would avoid unrecognizable brands shipped direct from China. It could end up costing you a lot more in the long run.