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Mobile app permissions (still) matter more than you may think
Start using a new app and you’ll often be asked to grant it permissions. But blindly accepting them could expose you to serious privacy and security risks. App permissions are almost like an invisible sentry, governing what type of data and device access your apps get. If you’ve ever downloaded a new app or activated a new feature, the chances are you will have been presented with a permissions prompt. But how many of us have absent-mindedly clicked “allow” without thinking?
ESET Expert
Mar 10


Common Apple Pay scams, and how to stay safe
Here’s how the most common scams targeting Apple Pay users work and what you can do to stay one step ahead Apple Pay is clearly a hit with consumers. According to estimates , it had hundreds of millions of global users and processed trillions of payments in 2025 alone. But where there is money to be made, scammers will not be far behind. Apple is well known for designing digital ecosystems with security and privacy in mind. That’s why Apple Pay uses biometric authentication
ESET Expert
Feb 3


What is mobile spyware and how do I fight back?
Our mobile devices are the gateway to our digital lives. The price we pay for this convenience is that it makes our devices an attractive...
ESET Expert
Jul 23, 2025


Got a new device? 7 things to do before disposing of your old tech
Before getting rid of your no-longer-needed device, make sure it doesn’t contain any of your personal documents or information The planet...
ESET Expert
Dec 28, 2023


Don´t let cybercriminals steal your Christmas joy
A new smartphone may sound like the perfect Christmas present until there is malware hidden in the device or the person´s identity gets...
ESET Expert
Dec 25, 2023


These aren’t the Androids you should be looking for
You may get more than you bargained for when you buy a budget-friendly smartphone and forgo safeguards baked into Google Play When...
ESET Expert
Dec 20, 2023


Silent but deadly: The rise of zero-click attacks
A security compromise so stealthy that it doesn’t even require your interaction? Yes, zero-click attacks require no action from you – but...
ESET Expert
Dec 11, 2023
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