BB10 to non-BB Android -- Unfounded Fears?
I'm considering going from my BlackBerry Passport to a non-BB Android device.
I've always read about different vulnerabilities with Android mainly due to the lack of security updates from the OEM or carriers.
I would be afraid of having my phone hacked and data stolen.
This makes me hesitant to go with a non-BB Android device -- are my fears overblown?
I feel like there's not much choice if I'm forced to choose between DTEK or iPhone.
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BB10 to non-BB Android -- Unfounded Fears?
We had a VERY interesting discussion in the 9900 Resurgence thread recently with an IT engineer.
It might not always be "hacking" we have to worry about.
Basically, to sum up any free apps or something we have to worry about but also the amount of data mining is pretty astronomical and what exactly they do with all the information is still not fully known. But interesting nonetheless.
http://a.mynews.ly/!DcD.FAFL3#.WJY-zzBSLmI.mailto
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BB10 to non-BB Android -- Unfounded Fears?
You will be fine going the Android route, I have preached the same thing over and over for years. Good passwords, stay off of the web sites your not familiar with.
Anytime your on the grid you are vulnerable. As others have recommended, I would go with a Blackberry DTEK series, Google Nexus or Pixel all of which have regular security updates.
When it comes to email, I NEVER open any attachments from people I don't know and in the majority of the cases, if they are not on my client or personal contact list, I delete the email.
The bottom line is to have good common sense when it comes to your device and internet security, it goes a long way.
BB10 to non-BB Android -- Unfounded Fears?
Just saw this, but you won't like it.....
And yes it's security related
"President Trump should use an iPhone - here's why (AAPL)"
http://a.mynews.ly/!MD.FEeDE