{"id":3046,"date":"2023-09-14T00:05:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T00:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yourtechupdates.com\/?p=1425"},"modified":"2023-09-14T00:05:00","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T00:05:00","slug":"tempted-to-test-new-features-before-everyone-else","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nzinganet.net\/tempted-to-test-new-features-before-everyone-else\/","title":{"rendered":"Tempted to test new features before everyone else? DON\u2019T BE!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/860238147?h=fb1aa6c2ae\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Ever been tempted to download the beta version of your favorite app, ready to test out all the cool new features before everyone else?<\/p>\n<p>STOP!!<\/p>\n<p>The FBI has some news that might just make you think twice.<\/p>\n<p>Cyber criminals have come up with a brand new trick to lure us into their lair. They\u2019re hiding malicious code in fake beta versions of popular apps, turning unsuspecting people\u2019s mobiles into their personal piggy banks.<\/p>\n<p>Now, don&#8217;t get us wrong, we love innovation as much as the next team of tech enthusiasts. But whilst beta versions have a certain allure, they haven&#8217;t gone through the rigorous security checks that apps in the official app stores must pass.<\/p>\n<p>Criminals send fake emails pretending to be the developers of popular apps, offering early access to new beta versions.<\/p>\n<p>But of course they\u2019re fake too. Once installed, they can do all sorts of bad things, including accessing data from your finance apps and even taking over your mobile<\/p>\n<p>If your staff download them onto company devices, could your business be compromised?<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a moral to our story. And it&#8217;s a simple one: Patience is a virtue.<\/p>\n<p>Hold off on downloading beta versions of apps. Wait until they&#8217;re stable and officially released in app stores. Good things come to those who wait, and that includes secure apps.<\/p>\n<p>If you have downloaded beta versions in the past, keep an eye out for red flags like faster battery drain, poor performance, persistent pop-up ads, and apps asking for unnecessary permissions.<\/p>\n<p>In this digital age, we must be as smart and savvy as the technology we use. So, before you hit download, take a moment to think: is this app worth the risk?<\/p>\n<p>Train your staff to think the same way. And if you&nbsp;do&nbsp;give them business mobiles, consider a Mobile Device Management solution to control what they can do&nbsp;with them.<\/p>\n<p>We can help keep all your devices better protected. Get in touch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you accidentally download a fake beta app, you could put your business at risk. 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