Instead, download your apps from official stores. So, avoid apps from unauthorised sources, such as ‘bulletin boards’ or ‘peer-to-peer’ networks. You may not be aware anything is wrong until it’s too late. Once the rogue app has been installed to your phone, the hacker could potentially take control of the handset, make calls, incur charges via premium SMS without your permission, or send and intercept SMS and voicemail messages. For example, someone could take a popular paid-for app, add their own illegitimate elements and then offer it for free on ‘bulletin boards’ or ‘peer-to-peer’ networks.

This possibility increases if you install an app from a less reputable (or unknown) source. It is possible for some apps to exploit your mobile device once installed. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your smart device and apps and how to use them with confidence. While apps provide a simple and easy means of accessing great content and services, it’s important to be aware of how to use them safely and securely. Increasingly we are also using them to do our banking.

We use them to play games, send messages, check the news and weather and use maps and navigation services.

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).

Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery.

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