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Facebook's Android app leaks your mobile number, Symantec discovers

Facebook's Android app leaks your mobile number, Symantec discovers | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
A discovery about Facebook's official Android app once again puts into question if the social network's developers truly *get* security and privacy.

 

As Symantec describe on its blog, when its developers tested its new Norton Mobile Security product against some of the world’s most popular Android apps, they were disturbed to see a warning message claiming that the Facebook Android app leaks personal information without the device owner’s knowledge:

 


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Gust MEES's curator insight, June 29, 2013 7:42 AM

 

As Symantec describe on its blog, when its developers tested its new Norton Mobile Security product against some of the world’s most popular Android apps, they were disturbed to see a warning message claiming that the Facebook Android app leaks personal information without the device owner’s knowledge...


Gust MEES's curator insight, June 29, 2013 7:45 AM

 

As Symantec describe on its blog, when its developers tested its new Norton Mobile Security product against some of the world’s most popular Android apps, they were disturbed to see a warning message claiming that the Facebook Android app leaks personal information without the device owner’s knowledge...


AnnC's curator insight, June 30, 2013 9:35 PM

Beware Andriod users!  Will a vpn protect your info?

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- Mobile Apps and Resources for Students and Teachers

- Mobile Apps and Resources for Students and Teachers | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
The Resource for Education Technology Leaders focusing on K-12 educators.

 

Smart phones are an incredible educational tool for both educators and students. I have an Android Smart Phone and I can do pretty much everything with it that I can do on my computer or laptop or tablet. This means that I always have access to my data, files, information, and can do work anywhere. Students have the same ability with their smart phones. They have access to information, class resources, and so much more at any time. Instead of buying a $200 graphing calculator, they can buy a $0.99 app. There are tons of great apps out there for educators and students to use.

 

Here are some mobile / smart phone apps and resources for students and teachers:

 

Read more:

http://www.techlearning.com/Default.aspx?tabid=67&EntryId=4131

 


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DroidSheep Guard - Applications Android - CyberSecurity

DroidSheep Guard - Applications Android - CyberSecurity | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
DroidSheep Guard protects your phone from DroidSheep, Faceniff & other hijackers DroidSheep Guard protects your phone from Tools like DroidSheep, Faceniff and other Se...

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Gust MEES's curator insight, April 14, 2013 9:22 AM

 

Awareness and Protection!!!

 

Gust MEES's curator insight, April 14, 2013 9:25 AM

 

Awareness and Protection!!!


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Sophos Mobile Security - Applications Android

Sophos Mobile Security - Applications Android | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it

Sophos Mobile Security is a lightweight app which protects your Android device without reducing performance or battery life. Using up-to-the-minute intelligence from SophosLabs, we automatically scan apps as you install them. This anti-virus functionality helps you to avoid undesirable software and malicious code which can lead to data loss and unexpected costs. And if your device is lost or stolen, a remote lock will shield your personal information from prying eyes.


Keep malware at bay
• Scans apps as you install them
• Scans previously installed apps both on your device and on your SD card
• Gray-lists apps which could pose a potential threat
• Uses SophosLabs threat intelligence from the cloud with up-to-the-minute information.
Lock or locate a device which is lost or stolen
• Performs a remote lock on any Android device which you have lost or stolen
• Uses tracking technology to attempt to find your device (optional feature)
Use our Privacy Advisor to stay safe
• Detects apps which access personal data such as your address book
• Lets you easily identify apps which could create costs

 

Read more:

http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sophos.smsec

 


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