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Apple App Store finally hit with malicious program

The news source reported that researchers found an app called "Find and Call" in Apple's App Store and Google's Play market that will upload all content from the user's phone and send text and email spam to every number in the phone book. Users may want to block applications like this program to avoid being ...

Facebook monitors conversations for criminal activity

Facebook and other social media websites are using technology to scan user conversations and identify sexual predators, according to a Reuters article. The software uses text analysis to spot inappropriate language and identify when private information such as home addresses is being shared. Then it makes use of personal data to flag high-risk conv...

The sweetest Jelly Bean of them all

It seems like no internet-enabled device is safe these days from the nefarious reach of hackers and spammers. Google, however, thinks it has an answer for its Android operating system at least. The recent release of Android 4.1, also known as Jelly Bean, may lead to the most secure online experience to be had on a smartphone. In particular, PC M...