Android Battery Saver App Is a Malware

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May 092012
 

There are many malwares running rampant on the internet and any user who is unaware of it is vulnerable to the attack. Moreover, with changing technology, the malware too is evolving and the means of infecting the system too is changing fast. At this time, it becomes essential to know more about the prevalent malware threats and scares as these are harmful and damaging to the system. Recently there has been news about Battery Saver App for Android. Most of the users who are unknowingly looking for the latest updates on Android may have fallen to this latest online gimmick. At one glance, it may seem that free software is provided online for enhancing battery life but the truth is regardless of what seems to be. Let us find out what is the truth behind this.

Knowing that the Android has a vulnerable spot when it comes to battery life the designers of malicious programs targeted this area. An application that seems to enhance the battery life of the device was created to lure the users of Android. The cybercriminals in fact designed the app that in turn adversely affects the battery life of the device and reduces it.

The havoc it wreaks

The battery saver app for Android is in fact a malware. This is potentially harmful to the user who downloads it on the device thinking that this will help enhance the battery life. Once a user downloads it, it wreaks the following havoc: Continue reading »

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The Future of Home Security Systems

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Apr 172012
 

Wireless Home Security Systems are designed to help keep a home safe from intruders and other potential hazards. As technology advances, new systems are consistently seeing changes that improve the efficiency of the safety features and convenience of the device. Understanding the future of the systems will help determine if it is better to wait for the newest features or if it is time to change that older system before the newer options come out.

Newer Features:

The new features contained within the wireless security systems that are coming out include matters of convenience like a touch-screen, thermostat control and lighting control throughout the whole house. These are primarily about the convenience and better personal control over the home’s settings, but they do not work in every home. A home must have Z-wave thermostats and lighting to properly make the most use of this particular feature.

Beyond simply offering better control over the home’s security, other advances in the way the system works are also present. Newer systems make it possible for homes that do not have a traditional landline, but instead opt for cell phone services and Voice Over IP systems to obtain proper security measures. The GSM radio feature is designed to manage this particular situation.

The Advantages:

Understanding the advantages of the newer technology is a key part of determining if it is appropriate to wait or if the new features are not useful on a personal level. The advantages include: Continue reading »

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