Be careful about receiving a SMS message asking you to download files or pictures. It’s wise not to enter your credit card details into shady-looking apps and websites if you don’t want your details stolen. But sometimes, not even the apps you know and trust are safe. Read more…
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New Malware Steals Your Credit Card Info via Text
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Snapchat Location Features Could Pinpoint Children, Teens
Comments Off on Snapchat Location Features Could Pinpoint Children, TeensSnapchat’s newest feature could inadvertently share your loved one’s location. Social media is the way Rio Grande Valley resident Dina Sierra said she connects with her 16-year-old daughter. “I like making sure of what she posts because everybody does see everything that goes on there. So, it’s important to make sure what’s being posted out,” [ Read More ]
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The ‘Yellow’ App that Targets Pre-Teens
Comments Off on The ‘Yellow’ App that Targets Pre-TeensA new smartphone app that specifically targets pre-teens and teens is causing police departments around the country a lot of concern. The app is called “Yellow”. It’s connected to Snapchat and it’s becoming very popular with kids. But officials say there’s no age verification for the app, and that means anyone any age can use [ Read More ]
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42 Apps Spying on Your Kids Without Your Permission
Comments Off on 42 Apps Spying on Your Kids Without Your PermissionSomething happens the second your baby is born. You’re different; more cautious (read: paranoid) and completely oblivious to the increased number of times you offer to sanitize the hands of friends and family. Know what else? You make promises you can’t keep, like the time you swore you’d never let your kid use an iPad [ Read More ]
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Apps to Watch as Kids Return to School
Comments Off on Apps to Watch as Kids Return to SchoolAs schools reopen for the new year, many students will arrive with smartphones in their pockets or backpacks, loaded with “apps” that can create headaches for parents, teachers, and administrators. Some apps, by design, allow kids to hide images and data, and even the existence of the apps themselves. Many apps cost nothing and require [ Read More ]
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