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Safety techniques for the use of QR codes
Until a QR code is scanned, there is no way to know for certain where it will redirect a smartphone or tablet user, meaning that there is some risk that unethical individuals will use the barcodes to add a malicious code to the user’s mobile device. Fortunately, there are some ways for concerned mobile device users to protect themselves against website links with malevolent codes and infected app downloads. iPhone users don’t need to worry as heavily, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mobile Commerce, Mobile Marketing, QR Codes, United States
Trends in banking technology that will be important to the mobile environment this year
As budgets for IT begin their rebound, Bank Systems and Technology (BS&T) has created a list of the trends that they expect will shape the way the bank technology industry will look over the next year and beyond. Over the last few years, the budgets for bank IT have remained essentially flat. As the financial and economic crisis took hold, the industry saw an overall tightening of belts. However, 2011, brought the first signs of an … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured News, International, Mobile Commerce, Mobile Marketing, Trends, United States
Better Business Bureau levies tips for consumers to protect themselves against malicious QR codes
The Better Business Bureau of Kansas has taken notice of QR codes and how they can benefit companies in the state. The organization, which forms and upholds standards of business in and out of the state, says that QR codes, if used properly, can have a major impact on how companies market products to consumers. While QR codes are becoming more popular, consumers are still somewhat unfamiliar with the black and white barcodes. In an … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured News, Mobile Commerce, QR Codes, United States
Increase in hacking crimes expected next year on mobile devices, in social networks, and enterprises
Next year is expected to open up new possibilities for businesses and consumers in terms of the various things that will be possible on mobile and in the social sphere, but at the same time it will also pave the way for a wide range of new cybercrime that will be making their attacks in all new ways. This year already showed notable gains for hackers, both in the frequency and the quantity of the data … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured News, Mobile Commerce, Mobile Payments, Social Media Marketing
Next year will open up a world of mobile security issues
Mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones have become the primary form of technology among Americans, and it will become even more important in the years to come. It has been forecasted by analysts in the industry that by the year 2015, there will be over 1 billion mobile device shipments, well beyond what PC shipments can ever hope to achieve. While this does offer a great deal of potential for individuals to benefit, it doesn’t … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured News, Mobile Commerce, Mobile Payments, Trends
Electronic pickpocketing may be a major risk for NFC-enabled mobile devices
As more major financial and technology companies investing in near-field communication (NFC), mobile commerce may soon become a major part of the worldwide society. With commerce evolving, new dangers are being discovered that put people’s money at risk. NFC technology, essentially, transforms any smart phone into a mobile payment device by enabling that mobile device to store its owner’s financial information. Smart phones are popular targets for theft, but today’s criminals are adapting to a … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured News, Mobile Commerce, Mobile Payments, Near Field Communications
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