Smartphones Expected to be Targeted by Criminals
Published January 9th, 2013
Security experts are predicting that this is the year smartphones will become a major target for cyber criminals.
The main reason is smartphones are increasingly being used as mobile wallets.
Smartphones run on the same software as home computers, making them an easy target for hackers.
Thieves can also use your smartphone to connect to other devices using Bluetooth.
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Corrie Lovette
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