Phishing - How big of a threat is it? Learn more to keep safe

Over just a few weeks, I received e-mail messages from several banks warning me that my online banking services were in danger of being deactivated, from Liberty Reserve telling me that I needed to change my password, from Paypal warning that I need to validate my login info, from an airline offering me the opportunity to earn a quick $50 for filling out a survey and from the Red Cross asking me to contribute money to help earthquake victims in China. These messages were all very convincing and looked authentic. Except for the Liberty Reserve message, however, they were all fraudulent e-mails known as “phish.”

Mobile malware: what you need to know & tips to protect urself

Takeaway: Should you be worried about mobile malware? Here’s what you need to know and some tips on how to protect yourself from getting infected.