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A discovery about Facebook's official Android app once again puts into question if the social network's developers truly *get* security and privacy.
As Symantec describe on its blog, when its developers tested its new Norton Mobile Security product against some of the world’s most popular Android apps, they were disturbed to see a warning message claiming that the Facebook Android app leaks personal information without the device owner’s knowledge:
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As Symantec describe on its blog, when its developers tested its new Norton Mobile Security product against some of the world’s most popular Android apps, they were disturbed to see a warning message claiming that the Facebook Android app leaks personal information without the device owner’s knowledge... 
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Experts say that the social media technology and the ability for companies to harness our personal information is moving faster than the laws in place to protect our privacy.
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Privacy matters and it should ALSO get taught in schools!
Check also:
- http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching?tag=Privacy
- http://www.scoop.it/t/securite-pc-et-internet?tag=Privacy
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February 10, 2013 6:46 PM
Privacy matters and it should ALSO get taught in schools!
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Do you always turn WiFi off on your smartphone before leaving the house or work? You might think there's no harm in having WiFi turned on but not connected to a network, but that's not necessarily the case.
A wireless device goes through a discovery process in which it attempts to connect to an available wireless network. This may either be ‘passive’ - listening for networks which are broadcasting themselves - or ‘active’ - sending out probe request packets in search of a network to connect to.
Most devices use both passive and active discovery in an attempt to connect to known/preferred networks. So it's very likely that your smartphone is broadcasting the names (SSIDs) of your favourite networks for anyone to see.
===> An ‘evil twin’ attack could even accomplish this without needing any knowledge of your WiFi password - very damaging for all of those who use mobile banking for instance! <===
Gust MEES: a MUST READ for anyone using m-Learning + "BYOD" and also any smartphone user...
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Free services in exchange for personal information. That's the "privacy bargain" we all strike on the Web. It could be the worst deal ever.
technology review, published by MIT
A MUST read...: http://www.technologyreview.com/news/428045/the-curious-case-of-internet-privacy/
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Clouds, mobile devices and distributed applications are smashing traditional enterprise security boundaries and identity is poised to help redefine a...
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US mobile spammers are using cell phone users’ personal data to launch invasive, highly targeted attacks, according to AdaptiveMobile. For the first time, mobile spammers can use such information as the subscriber’s first name, zip code, income level, and ethnicity to make attacks personalized and more effective.
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For the first time, mobile spammers can use such information as the subscriber’s first name, zip code, income level, and ethnicity to make attacks personalized and more effective. A MUST read!!!
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June 19, 2013 12:06 PM
For the first time, mobile spammers can use such information as the subscriber’s first name, zip code, income level, and ethnicity to make attacks personalized and more effective.
A MUST read!!!
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![Managing Mobile Privacy | Security Intelligence Blog [Infographic] | 21st Century Learning and Teaching | Scoop.it](https://img.scoop.it/m8EBNAOuN5Zr7PdORj8fTDl72eJkfbmt4t8yenImKBVvK0kTmF0xjctABnaLJIm9)
Trend Micro infographic on how users can manage their privacy while using their mobile devices.
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A MUST have Infographic to understand the risks!!! SHOULD be pinned in any schools!
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February 4, 2013 8:32 AM
A MUST have Infographic to understand the risks!!! 
Nqobile Martha's curator insight,
May 29, 2014 9:05 AM
PRIVACY AND ICT The whys and wherefores of privacy
Privacy is a sensitive subject to which people attach great importance. The only problem is that they do not know exactly why. Still, if it is so important then it is also necessary to establish why that is the case. It is therefore the task of ethicists to clarify the relevant theoretical arguments and practical implications. Any topics that touch on privacy, such as the electronic files on patients (efp) and cameras in public spaces therefore soon become topics of heated social and political debate. People appreciate the advantages of new information technology but are at the same time alarmed to realize that so much is known about them. It is often emotions that play a decisive role because the relevant arguments are difficult to formulate not to mention weigh up.
Nqobile Martha's curator insight,
May 29, 2014 9:08 AM
PRIVACY AND ICT The whys and wherefores of privacy
Privacy is a sensitive subject to which people attach great importance. The only problem is that they do not know exactly why. Still, if it is so important then it is also necessary to establish why that is the case. It is therefore the task of ethicists to clarify the relevant theoretical arguments and practical implications. Any topics that touch on privacy, such as the electronic files on patients (efp) and cameras in public spaces therefore soon become topics of heated social and political debate. People appreciate the advantages of new information technology but are at the same time alarmed to realize that so much is known about them. It is often emotions that play a decisive role because the relevant arguments are difficult to formulate not to mention weigh up.
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Using the Trend Micro mobile app reputation, we found out that several popular Android apps are susceptible to data leakage.
Gust MEES: a MUST READ for people who are using "Bring Your Own Device" (Hashtag on Twitter is #BYOD)!
Read more: http://blog.trendmicro.com/do-you-know-what-data-your-mobile-app-discloses/
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ZDNet editor in chief Larry Dignan and TechRepublic editor in chief Jason Hiner answer user questions about the BYOD phenomenon in IT.
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