[Dallas59]

With all the apps connecting in the background and no way to stop them...hard to tell who’s who.

[Swordmaker]

If you use a Samsung phone, and have a SWIPE keyboard pre-installed from Samsung, you are vulnerable to this exploit which can turn your phone into a listening post for a hacker. Initially requires the hacker to invade by being on the same WIFI but afterward the hacker could then exploit the device by eavesdropping on incoming and outgoing messages or voice calls, access personal data such as pictures or text messages, tamper with apps, and even install other malicious apps. Removing SWIPE does not remove the vulnerability, unfortunately. — PING!

Samsung Android Security Ping!

If you want on or off the Mac Ping List, Freepmail me.

[MarchonDC09122009]

Shame the Samsung S5 has this vulnerability -
Sure have loved the pics it takes, expandable memory, replaceable / spare battery, super long battery life, waterproof, strong glass, and so much more.

Just when I thought I shoulda bought an Apple iproduct, was shocked to learn of this chink in its armor -
http://www.businessinsider.com/apple-ios-and-os-x-security-flaw-could-let-hackers-steal-passwords-and-app-data-2015-6...

;n)

[UCANSEE2]

So what. Every wireless connection you use is recording every keystroke and transmitting it to where it can be stored.

Wireless Keyboard, mouse, router, smartphone, dumb phone , XBOX , telephone.

[TheZMan]

“If your rocking a Samsung smartphone”

If “you’re” not going to use proper English, I’m not going to read “your” article.

[A Navy Vet]

Partial solution for electronic devices connected to the Web, never ever store your passwords or security questions (favorite friend, first dog, etc.) on your hard drive.

I have them printed out on paper under my blotter and have deleted same. Yes, I know, nothing is ever entirely deleted, but hackers can't get there unless direct access to your hard or flash drive. I've used Kaspersky for years and never gotten viruses, malware, trojans, or identity theft problems. If you have a strong firewall, you should be good.

[ShadowAce]

[dayglored]

Special to the Windows list for those with Samsung/Android phones ... PING!

You can find all the Windows Ping list threads with FR search: search on keyword "windowspinglist".

Thanks to Swordmaker for the ping!

[Squawk 8888]

That’s one of the reasons that the first thing I do with a new phone is root it and remove the bloatware.

[Dalberg-Acton]

My Samsung Galaxy S4 phone has the Samsung keyboard installed, not the “Swift”.

[afraidfortherepublic]

Swell! I just bought 2 S5s.