Security guides

In the early days, you were pretty safe taking your smartphone online; now you can’t afford to be complacent. As we’ve said before, smartphones are just tiny computers that fit in your hand. And just like any other computer, they’re susceptible to virus attacks and hackers. Here we look at three free Android security apps and other tips.

If you keep track of technology news, you may have noticed a disturbing increase in the number of reports of serious breaches, attacks, hacks and threats facing our increasingly digital lifestyles. It appears that the solo hackers of old are being relegated to the back seat by an unholy triumvirate of big boys: governments, terrorist groups and organised crime. With all these threats, it’s vital that you reassess your data security. Here we go beyond the PC security basics and offer are some additional tips and resources that you should consider using.