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With 2011 just over the horizon, we’ve taken a look at four online scams likely to come our way over the next 12 months, and how to protect yourself against them.
The Smartphone App Scam
Given the huge popularity of smartphones and downloadable apps, and with thousands more given as Christmas gifts, it was inevitable that scammers would eventually target them. Malware disguised as a legitimate application is definitely something to watch out for if you use a smartphone in 2011.
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With 2011 just over the horizon, we’ve taken a look at four online scams likely to come our way over the next 12 months, and how to protect yourself against them.
The Smartphone App Scam
Given the huge popularity of smartphones and downloadable apps, and with thousands more given as Christmas gifts, it was inevitable that scammers would eventually target them. Malware disguised as a legitimate application is definitely something to watch out for if you use a smartphone in 2011.
read more
More...