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Ever been tempted to download the beta version of your favorite app, ready to test out all the cool new features before everyone else?<\/p>\n
STOP!!<\/p>\n
The FBI has some news that might just make you think twice.<\/p>\n
Cyber criminals have come up with a brand new trick to lure us into their lair. They\u2019re hiding malicious code in fake beta versions of popular apps, turning unsuspecting people\u2019s mobiles into their personal piggy banks.<\/p>\n
Now, don’t get us wrong, we love innovation as much as the next team of tech enthusiasts. But while beta versions have a certain allure, they haven’t gone through the rigorous security checks that apps in the official app stores must pass.<\/p>\n
Criminals send fake emails pretending to be the developers of popular apps, offering early access to new beta versions.<\/p>\n
But of course they\u2019re fake too. Once installed, they can do all sorts of bad things, including accessing data from your finance apps and even taking over your mobile<\/p>\n
If your staff downloads them onto company devices, could your business be compromised?<\/p>\n
There\u2019s a moral to our story. And it’s a simple one: Patience is a virtue.<\/p>\n
Hold off on downloading beta versions of apps. Wait until they’re stable and officially released in app stores. Good things come to those who wait, and that includes secure apps.<\/p>\n
If you have downloaded beta versions in the past, keep an eye out for red flags like faster battery drain, poor performance, persistent pop-up ads, and apps asking for unnecessary permissions.<\/p>\n
In this digital age, we must be as smart and savvy as the technology we use. So, before you hit download, take a moment to think: is this app worth the risk?<\/p>\n
Train your staff to think the same way. And if you\u00a0do\u00a0give them business mobiles, consider a Mobile Device Management solution to control what they can do\u00a0with them.<\/p>\n
CMIT Solutions can help keep all your devices better protected. Get in touch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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