Being the smart guys they are, Microsoft is taking advantage of the rise in malware on Google Android-based phones. They are offering free Windows phones to users who describe their Android malware problems (Microsoft offers free Windows phones to Android malware victims). Don’t be surprised if Microsoft decides to make the same offer to Apple iPhone users since iPhones also have security issues (iPhone security bug lets innocent looking apps go bad). The flaw in the plan is that Microsoft Windows phones also have malware issues(Windows phone text message bug discovered).
What to do? We recommend the following:
* Practice safe surfing, even on your phone.
* Be smart about attachments – Don’t open anything sent to you that you aren’t expecting.
* Don’t install anything that you haven’t researched. Any app can be a gateway into your data.
* Keep control of your phone and the data on it by installing a pass code.
Month: December 2011
Please be aware that there is a new email phishing scam/threat. This one personally made me cringe because the email looks like it is from the BBB re: a customer complaint. After investigating the message I found that its source is in the Netherlands, obviously not the headquarters for the BBB.
This message will be from [email protected].
Here’s an example message:
SUBJECT LINE: BBB assistance Re: Case # 94494305
MESSAGE BODY:
Dear Sirs,
The Better Business Bureau has been filed the above mentioned complaint from one of your customers on the subject of their dealings with you.
The details of the consumer’s concern are presented in attached file.
Please examine this matter and advise us of your opinion.
Please CLICK HERE to respond this complaint.
We look forward to your urgent response.
Sincerely yours,
Stacie Nieves
Better Business Bureau
We have alerted the BBB about this threat.
Please immediately delete this message if you see it. Do not click on the CLICK HERE link. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to call our help desk at 512-832-6209.