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There are apps about that run normal games etc but in the background run software to steal personal details. Only download from trusted sources.
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Thanks - Can you provide more details of what applications you are refering to and what download sites to avoid?
Nearly all phones have back ground applications running. However if you search the menu on your phone you can shut them down.
this was on the news as in they steal bank details etc. better to be safe.
Quite agree turn them off.
Yes, this story has been around in the USA for some months and there is some more info on the Cnet site: http://news.cnet.com/8301-27080_3-10446402-245.html
i think this a smartphone warning, but yeah as they are more like computers people need same safety procedures, like not downloading from untrusted sites etc.
i heard of this my sister has a iphone thanks for all the info i will tell her you are all stars
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unfortunatly not, none were mentioned on the news. Stick to itunes or your phone companies site and you should be fine.