National Campaign Warns of Smartphone Scams

We’ve been talking about it for months but now a national computer security campaign is urging smartphone users to do more to protect themselves from unwittingly downloading malware applications.

A joint initiative between the government, police and industry, called Get Safe Online, said it was concerned that users of smartphones, such as Android devices, were not taking steps to protect their devices.

Their claim; is that that there has been an increase in smartphone malware as the market has grown.  As predicted, criminals are typically creating Trojan copies of reputable apps and tricking users into installing them. Once on the phone, the app can secretly generate cash for criminals through premium rate text messages.

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Apple Blames Bugs for Battery Problems

Apple has finally made a statement that admits to "a few bugs" in its latest mobile operating system iOS 5.

Apple's servers were overwhelmed by demand for iOS 5 when it was released last month, but ever since its release, there have been thousands of complaints about poor battery life posted on Apple's forums.  In some cases, people claimed that their phone battery was draining by up to 15% every hour, even when the handset was not being used.

Initially Apple would not comment on the matter but have now issued a statement: "A small number of customers have reported lower than expected battery life on iOS 5 devices," it said.

"We have found a few bugs that are affecting battery life and we will release a software update to address those in a few weeks," it added.

It seems that Apple is certainly starting to feel the pressure from competitor challenges on the global stage, with vendors using Google’s Android Operating System turning up the heat. 

Analyst firm Canalys revealed that HTC has become the number one vendor in the US, overtaking Samsung, and pushing Apple into third place.

Is Apple’s perceived market dominance over?

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HTC Dealt Disappointment in their battle with Apple

HTC has faced a major blow in their ongoing legal battle with Apple over patents. 

HTC had asked the court to ban imports of several Apple products in to the US citing patent infringements.  However, The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled that Apple did not violate patents as claimed by HTC in a complaint lodged last year.

This is a further knock to HTC, whose shares fell 6% after the ruling.  Over the summer the Taiwanese phone maker was also found to have infringed two iPhone patents in a case brought by Apple at the ITC.  Despite the result, HTC are sticking to their guns.

"This is only one step of many in these legal proceedings. We are confident we have a strong case for the ITC appeals process and are fully prepared to protect our intellectual property," said Grace Lei, HTC's general counsel.

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Intel Join Android in the Smartphone Race

The world's biggest chipmaker in the computer and server market has finally joined the smartphone race!

That’s right, Intel, who has so far played second fiddle to Cambridge-based designer ARM Holdings in the market for low power consumption chips, has teamed up with Android, the world's leading operating system for smartphones.

Google have been pushing their Android operating system, tying up with manufacturers, and with the ever increasing demand for mobile phone and tablet computers it will be interesting to see what comes of this new collaboration. 

The Oak Trail processor range is Intel’s answer to ARM's designs, but has only just seen the light of day.  The hope is that the new partnership will help Intel increase its foothold in the Android market.

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HTC V’s Apple (with Google’s Help)

HTC have brought a fresh grievance to the ongoing war with Apple, filing their third complaint with the US International Trade Commission (ITC).

The Taiwanese smartphone maker claims that Apple's computers and mobile devices infringe patents involving wi-fi capability and processor communication technology.

The legal tussle between HTC and Apple has been a well publiscised one, but they are not the only company going head to head with Apple.  Samsung Electronics, which makes the Galaxy series of smartphones and tablet PCs, has also been fighting a legal battle against Apple.

Both HTC and Samsung use the Android operating system, suggesting that this is becoming more than just a simple disagreement between manufacturers.  There is a suggestion that this is very much a battle between Apple and Android.  Whilst Apple currently has the upper hand, the combined force of Google, HTC and Samsung could be a huge force to be reckoned with…it’s an interesting watch…

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Google to Buy Motorola Mobility Subject to Shareholders

Google is taking a high-stakes gamble in the global smartphone war by making a move to buy Motorola Mobility.  The internet giant’s have announced a deal worth $12.5bn (£7.7bn).

A joint statement said the boards of both companies had unanimously approved the deal, which should be completed by the end of this year, or early in 2012.

Earlier this year, Motorola split into two separate companies.  The Mobility side of the business is responsible for developing and manufacturing mobile phones, whilst Motorola Solutions covers wider technologies for corporate customers and governments.

Shares in Motorola Mobility jumped 56% by the close of trading in New York on Monday, to $38.13, still below the offer price of $40 per share. Shares in Google fell 1.8%.  Interestingly, shares in Nokia have risen as well, reinforcing speculation that they too are a bidding target, with Microsoft the potential bidder.

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Around 80% of European smartphone users have been hit by spam?

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Did You Know?

Despite the growing threats of mobile viruses, spam and smartphone theft around 86% of mobile phone users do not have any security software installed?

• Adodo can provide full protection against viruses, trojans, spyware, or other malware.  With our chosen software we can provide continuous protection without interfering with normal use. 
• Adodo’s Anti-Spam recommended software gives you complete control over which messages are accepted or blocked by providing an easy to use application that will help minimise the spam received.
• Adodo can provide you with a cutting edge antitheft solution that enables you to lock a smartphone and wipe the data remotely via SMS, to ensure highest level of protection and security.

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Did You Know?

Did you know a mobile phone is stolen every 12 seconds in the UK? 

• Adodo can provide you with a cutting edge antitheft solution that enables you to lock a smartphone and wipe the data remotely via SMS, to ensure highest level of protection and security.
• The software is simple and effective, so that even those with little technical knowledge can activate the software if a device has been stolen.
• The software can notify the owner when a SIM is changed and provide the current location of the device if it's GPS is enabled, thus providing a means to possibly recover the smartphone.

Find out more, call us 0115 9701471

Did You Know?

The high susceptibility of smartphones, their advanced data connections and the fact that we are increasingly using these devices for storing personal and commercial data makes them attractive to criminals.

                                           

• Adodo can provide full protection against viruses, trojans, spyware, or other malware.  With our chosen software we can provide continuous protection without interfering with normal use. 
• Adodo’s Anti-Spam recommended software gives you complete control over which messages are accepted or blocked by providing an easy to use application that will help minimise the spam received.
• Adodo can provide you with a cutting edge antitheft solution that enables you to lock a smartphone and wipe the data remotely via SMS, to ensure highest level of protection and security.

Find out more, call us 0115 9701471

Did You Know?

The high susceptibility of smartphones, their advanced data connections and the fact that we are increasingly using these devices for storing personal and commercial data makes them attractive to criminals.

                                           

• Adodo can provide full protection against viruses, trojans, spyware, or other malware.  With our chosen software we can provide continuous protection without interfering with normal use. 
• Adodo’s Anti-Spam recommended software gives you complete control over which messages are accepted or blocked by providing an easy to use application that will help minimise the spam received.
• Adodo can provide you with a cutting edge antitheft solution that enables you to lock a smartphone and wipe the data remotely via SMS, to ensure highest level of protection and security.

Find out more, call us 0115 9701471

Did You Know?

Despite the growing threats of mobile viruses, spam and smartphone theft around 86% of mobile phone users do not have any security software installed?

• Adodo can provide full protection against viruses, trojans, spyware, or other malware.  With our chosen software we can provide continuous protection without interfering with normal use. 
• Adodo’s Anti-Spam recommended software gives you complete control over which messages are accepted or blocked by providing an easy to use application that will help minimise the spam received.
• Adodo can provide you with a cutting edge antitheft solution that enables you to lock a smartphone and wipe the data remotely via SMS, to ensure highest level of protection and security.

Find out more, call us 0115 9701471

Did You Know?

Around 80% of European smartphone users have been hit by spam?

• Adodo’s Anti-Spam recommended software gives you complete control over which messages are accepted or blocked by providing an easy to use application that will help minimise the spam received.
• By using the efficient user interface, you can easily select the best mode to suit your lifestyle.
• A simple Blacklist can be used to stop annoying messages from problem senders, or use the Whitelist to ensure only messages from approved senders are received, including contacts in your address book.
• Alternatively, you can use both lists together to help easily manage the problem senders and important contacts by simply adding each senders address to the appropriate list as new messages arrive.

Use the AntiSpam software, together with the AntiTheft and AntiVirus software to provide a powerful defence against threats to smartphones, ensuring protection and peace of mind. 

Find out more, call us 0115 9701471

Did You Know?

A smartphone can be infected by viruses in the same way as a PC?

• Adodo can provide full protection against viruses, trojans, spyware, or other malware.  With our chosen software we can provide continuous protection without interfering with normal use. 
• The software will instantly detect any new malware as soon as it appears on the handset and makes sure it cannot do any damage. 
• The software provides a simple way to manually scan the smartphone and reminds you to scan newly inserted memory cards giving confidence in the safety of the data on your smartphone.

We are proud to offer a state of the art anti virus solution which is fast, effective, thorough and battery friendly.

Find out more, call us 0115 9701471

Did You Know?

Did you know a mobile phone is stolen every 12 seconds in the UK? 

• Adodo can provide you with a cutting edge antitheft solution that enables you to lock a smartphone and wipe the data remotely via SMS, to ensure highest level of protection and security.
• The software is simple and effective, so that even those with little technical knowledge can activate the software if a device has been stolen.
• The software can notify the owner when a SIM is changed and provide the current location of the device if it's GPS is enabled, thus providing a means to possibly recover the smartphone.

Find out more, call us 0115 9701471

It’s Official – SmartPhone’s Are Easy Targets

According to the latest Security Industry Report, SmartPhones and Social Networking sites are likely to be the next big target for cyber criminals.

According to Symantec, known vulnerabilities in mobile operating systems rose from 115 in 2009 to 163 in 2010.  Those who are particularly vulnerable include users of Facebook, Twitter and Google’s Operating System, Android.

Whilst Symantec's annual threat analysis warns that the technologies are increasingly being used to spread malicious code, the number of attacks remains small compared to other online crimes such as e-mail phishing.

Android systems has been hit hard recently with the suggestion being that criminals now view SmartPhone hacking as a potentially lucrative area.

The widespread availability of "attack toolkits" is being blamed for the dramatic rise in attacks.  These are the software packages that allow users with relatively little skill to design their own malicious software, and are available to buy online for just a few pounds.

Globally, the well respected internet Security company recorded a 93% increase in the volume of web-based attacks between 2009 and 2010.

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Fighting Back against Cyber Criminals

"Last year alone, the US logged over 300,000 virus attacks on their networks and noted that organised crime now makes more money from cyber crime than any other activity."  These were the words of Professor John Williams, director of the Geospatial Data Centre at a recent conference on cyber security held in Cardiff.  However, the problem is Global…

In the UK, it is estimated that cyber crime is costing the economy up to £27bn every year.  Officials say cyber criminals, terrorists and other nations are getting better at penetrating state and private networks, whether to spy, to steal data or damage critical infrastructure.

The summit in Cardiff agreed that the UK and the US would need to produce many thousands of people with expertise in fighting off criminal and terrorist IT attacks over the next few years.  The summit has ended with a university deal to do just that. 

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