Mobile phones inherently carry privacy and security risks due to their constant connectivity and the vast amount of personal data they hold. Safety expert Robert Siciliano shares strategies to protect yourself.
Source: Inman News
Your phone knows you better than your bestie (and it’s selling you out)
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