Who Is Really Listening To Your Conversations?

Who Is Really Listening To Your Conversations?
on Google, iOS, Mobile Technology, Privacy, Technology by

For the last century, we’ve imagined a future where we’re surrounded by robotic butlers that are classy, smart, and discreet. We wouldn’t think twice of asking an embarrassing question of a digital assistant, or entrusting them with sensitive information, because it’s directive would be to serve only its owner. RIGHT? …..

Be Careful; Your Apps Are Watching You

Be Careful; Your Apps Are Watching You
on Andoid, Apple, iOS, Mobile Apps, Privacy, Security by

Turns out that many of your popular mobile apps contain hidden 3rd party trackers built into them where a single app can contain dozens of these trackers without you ever knowing they are working in the background.  Digital researchers from Yale’s privacy lab conducted an investigation into hundreds of popular …..

Mobile App & Phone Addiction On The Rise

Mobile App & Phone Addiction On The Rise
on iOS, Mobile Apps, Mobile Technology by

Do you constantly check your smartphone to see if you’ve received messages or notifications on Facebook? Does your phone distract you from your studies or work? Do your friends, parents, children, or spouse complain that you are not giving them enough attention because of your phone? Well, if so, you …..

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VOCM TechTalk – Apple Devices Allows Access To Personal Data
on Apple, iOS, Privacy by

Tech Talk on VOCM is a weekly tech spot highlighting the latest tech news and gadget reviews. On this episode we discuss how an iOS flaw in Apple devices allows access to personal data.  

iOS Security Flaw Gives Access To Personal Data

iOS Security Flaw Gives Access To Personal Data
on Apple, iOS, Privacy, Security by

From the safety of Apple’s ‘walled garden’ looking out, it may be easy to believe that your expensive iOS device is more secure from hackers when compared to all other devices and setting a passcode our using Touch ID on your iPhone tends to be the most common first line …..

iOS Bug Calls 911

iOS Bug Calls 911
on iOS, mobile, Privacy by

Gone are the days when everyone  believed that Apple’s devices, such as iPhones, iPads and Macs, simply weren’t susceptible to malware or malicious remote interference from unscrupulous individuals. Granted, malware and software designed to take data from an iPhone is less common on iOS than it is on competing platforms, …..

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VOCM TechTalk – Why Apple Users Need To Update.
on iOS, Tech Talk, Technology by

Tech Talk on VOCM is a weekly tech spot highlighting the latest tech news and gadget reviews. On this episode we shed some light on Apple’s recent mobile security flaw and why users should keep their devices updated.  

Apple Urges Users To Upgrade to iOS 10.1 due to Security Flaw

Apple Urges Users To Upgrade to iOS 10.1 due to Security Flaw
on iOS, Security by

If you’re a smartphone user, chances are at some point your phone’s told you there’s a new update available. It’s really easy during a hectic day to disregard that warning and completely forget about it until the message pops up again at the most inopportune time. Many of these incremental …..

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VOCM TechTalk – Hack Turns Mac Computers Into Spying Devices
on iOS, Security by

Tech Talk on VOCM is a weekly tech spot highlighting the latest tech news and gadget reviews. On this episode we discuss how a newly discovered software hack turns Apple computers into spying devices.  

Critical Security Bug Puts Apple Devices At Risk

Critical Security Bug Puts Apple Devices At Risk
on iOS, Privacy, Security by

Remember that dreaded Stagefright vulnerability discovered in millions of Android devices a year ago? At the time this critical vulnerability allowed hackers to access millions of devices using nothing more than a malicious text message. Now it seems a similar type of weakness has been found with anyone owning a …..

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