Jackie here. Do you share secrets with Siri, Alexa, or another digital assistant? A convenient way to get answers to embarrassing medical questions, directions to favorite hotspots, and the latest news and traffic, digital assistants can provide the information you need on the go. Unfortunately, this convenience may come with a price to your privacy. […]

Jackie here. Scams involving mobile devices are becoming more common, according to the FTC. Last year more than 6% of all identity theft reported to the FTC involved mobile device fraud. As mobile devices continue to grow in popularity, this phenomenon will likely continue. What Is Mobile Device Fraud? Mobile device fraud has many faces. […]

Jackie here. Have you been smished? You’ve heard of phishing, hacking, and spoofing, but we’re guessing that you may not have heard of smishing. This threat isn’t new, it has been used for several years now, but it is becoming more common. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself. What Is Smishing? Smishing […]

Jackie here. If you have an Android phone, keep reading to learn about a new online attack that uses online videos to install spyware on your phone. Here’s what you need to know: This attack is a concerning one, as you all you need to do to fall victim is visit the wrong website. If […]

AllClear ID proudly sponsors and provides financial support to the ITRC. For more information on the ITRC’s financial support relationships please visit their website. There’s little doubt that smartphones, phablets, and tablets have made life more convenient and more connected. But what too many tech users fail to recognize is that their mobile devices are […]

Jackie here. One of our ID theft predictions for this year is a rise in mobile malware. One big way that malware infects mobile devices is through apps. The best way to protect yourself from this threat during 2015 is to carefully choose the apps you install. Which apps are safe? Here are some tips […]

Jackie here. Now that 2015 is underway, it’s time to think about upcoming trends that will impact our privacy and identities. Here are some predictions (and for fun, take a look back on 2014’s predictions). More High Scale Hacks– Throughout 2014, it seemed like a new breach was announced every day. The same trend will […]

Jackie here. Smartphones are a big investment, and when consumers switch from one cell phone provider to another, we often want to bring our devices with us.  In order to do this, a cell phone must be “unlocked” – a process which enables a phone to be used on any carrier network.  It sounds simple, […]

Allison here. A recent article highlighted a survey conducted by phone security company, Lookout, in which one-third of people admitted to sneaking glances at text messages, photos, and emails on a loved one’s phone. This is a concerning statistic, now that our mobile phones store more and more of our personal data. A snooper with […]

Aaron here, with the AllClear Investigation team.  The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) was recently made aware of malware attacking smartphones that use the Android operating system. The newest versions of this malware are called Loozfon and FinFisher. Loozfon is an information-stealing type of malware. With this one, criminals use different tactics to try and […]