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The Open Window to Your World: Smartphone Security in the Age of COVID

By Nina Cunningham
December 01, 2020

This year of COVID-19 is one we can refer to as the year of Lockdown, the word of the year according to Collins Dictionary. We have had no shortage of cybersecurity warnings and events, many of them affecting our comfort in managing work-at-home on connected devices.

At the same time, this year has driven increasing dependence on those mobile devices, whether to communicate with friends or the workplace, to transact business, or monitor personal activities like visiting a doctor. Almost every activity involves these devices, as well as the confidential information these devices allow. Also expanding in the stay-at-home life are the number of entities demanding access to what is confidential and imposing penalties or inconvenience when permission is withheld.

Industry developments this year add concern over connected devices and information tracking. New Smartphones include an app for COVID exposures. This requires location services and other forms of tracking. Surprising to many will be the ability to monitor your daily activity, from when you wake, what you eat, what you buy, where you go, how you exercise indoor and out, and when your coffee maker filters your brew.

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