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A virus can be described as a piece of code that can insert itself automatically into another program. A worm is a standalone program that gets installed on your phone. iOS phones are a very popular target for virus attacks. Attackers spread the virus on your iOS by inserting them some respectable apps or by hijacking the developer tools that have created them. If you have jailbroken your iOS phone or installed an app from any non-official source, you may expect a malicious virus on your phone. In such cases, it is advisable to isolate it and uninstall the culprit. If you find some unexpected behavior by your phone while running some particular apps, you must expect the phone to be infected with a virus. Hijacked apps behave in a common way like opening the App Store without your permission or redirecting you to an unfamiliar web page in Safari. If you spot any virus on your iOS phone, follow these simple steps to remove the same. How to wipe your phone for removing the virus and malicious programs? <ul><li>Go to Settings. Go to General &gt; Reset and then choose ‘Erase All Contents and Setting’.</li><li>Your phone will ask you to enter your passcode to confirm the process. Wait for some time till the erasure is completed. After this, set up your new phone as a new device. </li><li>If you suspect some apps to have caused the problem, it is good to avoid them. All other useful apps you must reinstall on your phone after the reset process. </li></ul>

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San Jose, June 23 (IANS) Apple on Monday kicked off its annual developer conference WWDC20 in a virtual avatar with CEO Tim Cook addressing racism and a call to "being a force for change". What followed was mega updates in the Apple ecosystem starting with iOS 14, iPadOS 14 and WatchOS7 amd MacOS, among others. The next major version of iOS is set to be released later this year and the most visual change is that the home screen will now have widgets. In iOS 14, Apple users can pin widgets with updating information on the home screen, including calendar and maps mini-programmes. Users can drag a widget onto the iPhone home screen, where it will remain. Users can create a Smart Stack of widgets, which uses on-device intelligence to surface the right widget based on time, location, and activity, said Apple. "At the end of the Home Screen pages is the App Library, a new space that automatically organises all of a user's apps into one simple, easy-to-navigate view, and intelligently surfaces apps that may be helpful in the moment," said the company. With Picture-in-Picture support, iPhone users can now watch a video or take a FaceTime call while using another app. "iOS 14 transforms the most iconic elements of the iPhone experience, starting with the biggest update we've ever made to the Home Screen," said Craig Federighi, Apple's senior vice president of Software Engineering. New Memoji options in Messages are even more inclusive and diverse with additional hairstyles, headwear, face coverings, and more. In iOS 14, Apple Maps makes it easier than ever to navigate and explore with new cycling directions, electric vehicle routing, and curated Guides. Apple also announced Translate which is designed to be an easiest app for translating conversations, offering quick and natural translation of voice and text among 11 different languages. On-device mode allows users to experience the features of the app offline for private voice and text translation. "Siri expands its knowledge, helps find answers from across the internet, and can now send audio messages. Keyboard dictation runs on device when dictating messages, notes, email, and more," said Apple. In iOS 14, AirPods gain the ability to seamlessly switch between Apple devices with automatic device switching.. Apple also announced digital car keys that would give users a secure way to use iPhone or Apple Watch to unlock and start their car, beginning with BMW. Digital car keys can be easily shared using Messages, or disabled through iCloud if a device is lost, and are available starting this year through NFC. Apple also previewed iPadOS 14, with new features and designs that take advantage of the unique capabilities of iPad and its large Multi-Touch display. iPadOS 14 introduces an all-new compact design for incoming FaceTime and phone calls, Siri interactions, and Search to help users stay focused on the task at hand. iPadOS 14 brings Scribble to iPad with Apple Pencil, allowing users to write in any text field - where it will automatically be converted to typed text - making actions like replying to an iMessage or searching in Safari fast and easy. The company also announced new watchOS7 that delivers enhanced customisation tools and powerful new health and fitness features to Apple Watch. The Apple Watch will have new watch face configurations and health features like sleep tracking, automatic handwashing detection, additional workout types including dance, and a new hearing health feature. Conveniently on the wrist, Maps is updated with cycling directions and Siri now offers language translation, said Apple. "watchOS 7 brings sleep tracking, automatic handwashing detection, and new workout types together with a whole new way to discover and use watch faces, helping our users stay healthy, active, and connected," said Jeff Williams, Apple's chief operating officer. With watchOS 7, Apple Watch introduces sleep tracking, taking a holistic approach to sleep by providing valuable tools to help users get the desired amount of sleep, get to bed on time, and create a pre-bedtime routine to meet their sleep goals. Washing hands properly for at least 20 seconds can help prevent the spread of illness like Covid-19 virus. Apple Watch now uses the motion sensors, microphone, and on-device machine learning to automatically detect handwashing motions and sounds. It then initiates a 20-second countdown timer, and if the user finishes early, they will be prompted to keep washing. Apple Watch can also conveniently remind the user to wash their hands when they return home. --IANS na/

Apple showcases iOS 14, iPadOS 14 and more with next-gen tools in Covid times

<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="6354427" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="apple">Apple</keyword> revealed the newest update coming to the <keyword id="1577486" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Apple-watch">Apple Watch</keyword> later this year at <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-wwdc-2020-keynote-live-blog-ios-14-watchos-announcements-2020-6#the-first-mac-with-apple-silicon-will-ship-this-year-and-the-total-transition-is-expected-to-take-two-years-cook-says-the-company-also-still-has-intel-based-macs-in-its-pipeline-2">Monday's WWDC</a>, the company's annual developer conference.</li><li>In addition to finally <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-watch-sleep-tracking-app-announced-wwdc-fitbit-2020-6">adding sleep tracking</a>, Apple is also bring handwashing detection to its smartwatch.</li><li>Once it senses you're washing your hands, the Apple Watch will set a timer for 20 seconds, the amount of time the CDC recommends you wash to avoid spreading germs.</li><li>As <keyword id="8763838" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="covid-19">COVID-19</keyword> cases <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/oklahoma-highest-single-day-increase-coronavirus-cases-2020-6">continues to rise</a> in the United States, companies like Apple and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/diy-face-mask-n95-ex-apple-engineer-surgical-masks-fit-2020-6">tech workers</a> in Silicon Valley have taken steps to combat and contain the virus through technology like <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-google-coronavirus-contact-tracing-tech-states-dont-plan-using-2020-6">contact tracing apps</a>.</li></ul>Apple Watch users will soon be able to rely on their smartwatch to tell them they're washing their hands for long enough to properly prevent spreading the <keyword id="1754604" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="coronavirus">coronavirus</keyword>.Apple announced Monday that the newest update to the Apple Watch, WatchOS 7, would be able to detect when the person wearing the smartwatch is washing their hands. The watch will then set a countdown timer for 20 seconds, the amount of time <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/show-me-the-science-handwashing.html">the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend</a> people wash their hands for to ensure they're not spreading germs.Apple <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-wwdc-2020-keynote-live-blog-ios-14-watchos-announcements-2020-6#the-first-mac-with-apple-silicon-will-ship-this-year-and-the-total-transition-is-expected-to-take-two-years-cook-says-the-company-also-still-has-intel-based-macs-in-its-pipeline-2">revealed new software updates</a> Monday for its smartwatch, iPhone, iPad and Mac computers at the company's annual Worldwide Developers Conference. The event is virtual for the first time due to the coronavirus outbreak, and Apple released some pandemic-related features among its announcements.Hand-washing, while always a necessity, has become more important than ever to do properly due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Apple Watch will use motion sensors and sounds to recognize when its user is washing their hands, then set a timer for 20 seconds. The Watch will also offer haptic feedback, so it'll vibrate to signal to the wearer the 20 seconds are complete.Apple also revealed that its new iPhone software, iOS 14, will <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-memoji-face-mask-ios-14-coronavirus-pandemic-2020-6">allow users to add face masks</a> to their customizable Memojis.Besides the hand-washing feature, Watch OS 7 will bring to the Apple Watch a <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-watch-sleep-tracking-app-announced-wwdc-fitbit-2020-6">much-anticipated sleep tracking tool</a>, something with which competing fitness trackers like Fitbit have long been equipped. Apple also revealed that its smartwatch will be able to track dancing as a workout, and let users create and access third-party watch faces.Apple has yet to set a launch date for WatchOS 7 and its other new software, but it typically releases the updates sometime in the fall alongside new iPhones and other hardware.

The new Apple Watch update will detect when you're washing your hands to make sure you do it for long enough

ReutersPresident Donald Trump leading a daily coronavirus response briefing at the White House in Washington.<ul class="summary-list"><li>President Trump claims Google and Apple's technology for detecting COVID-19 poses "big constitutional problems" for "a lot of people."</li><li>The US president made the remark during a White House press briefing on Monday, adding that the issue would be discussed over the next four weeks.</li><li>Google and Apple are partnered last week to create a contact-tracing system for detecting the spread of coronavirus, which will gradually be rolled out in the coming months.</li><li>It's not clear what specific constitutional problems Trump thinks the tech poses, but the two firms say it requires explicit user consent and does not collect personally identifiable information.</li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/?hprecirc-bullet">Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories</a>.</li></ul>President Trump said Google and Apple's technology for detecting COVID-19 poses "big constitutional problems" for "a lot of people."The US president made the remark during <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&amp;v=V6N3S5e3A_k&amp;feature=emb_logo">a White House press briefing on Monday</a>, adding that the issue would be discussed over the next four weeks.On Friday, Google and Apple <a href="https://www.apple.com/uk/newsroom/2020/04/apple-and-google-partner-on-covid-19-contact-tracing-technology/">announced a partnership</a> that will see them create a Bluetooth-driven contact-tracing system for detecting the spread of coronavirus, which will gradually be rolled out in the coming months.The basic idea is to alert people if they have come into contact with someone infected with the virus.Discussing this tech, and how it might be used, Trump said: "We have more of a constitutional problem than a mechanical problem, but we will be making a determination on that. That's something we're gonna be discussing with a lot of people over the next four weeks. That would be a very accurate way of doing it, but a lot of people have a problem with it."It's not clear what specific constitutional problems Trump thinks the tech poses, but the firms say it will require explicit user consent and does not collect personally identifiable information.People who test positive for COVID-19 will not be identified to other users, Google, or Apple.The partnership would enable iOS and Android devices to communicate using apps from public-health authorities. with the firms initially aiming to release a set of APIs in May that would enable interoperability between Android and iOS.Then, over the coming months, the firms hope to build a broader, more robust platform for tracking the spread through Bluetooth technology that users can opt in to.<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/intelligence/bi-intelligence-daily?IR=T&amp;itm_source=businessinsider&amp;itm_medium=ctgr_bii&amp;itm_term=ctgr_subscription&amp;itm_content=apple&amp;itm_campaign=bi-intelligence-daily"></a> <h3>NOW WATCH: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-covid-19-social-distancing-looks-from-maxar-satellite-2020-3">How social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic looks from a satellite</a></h3>

Trump said Apple and Google's COVID-19 tracing tech posed 'big constitutional problems'

<ul><li>Scammers are leveraging fake apps to steal money in the name of cryptocurrencies.</li><li>Sophos Group has identified 167 counterfeit Android and iOS apps used by attackers to steal money.</li><li>The fake apps were immaculately designed to mimic Barclays, Binance, Gemini, Kraken, and more.</li><li>After the victim installs the application, the researcher said that the scammers would convince the victims about investing in cryptocurrencies.</li></ul>British cybersecurity company Sophos Group has <a href="https://www.sophos.com/en-us/press-office/press-releases/2021/05/sophos-uncovers-167-fake-android-and-ios-trading-and-cryptocurrency-apps.aspx">identified</a> 167 counterfeit Android and iOS apps used by attackers to steal money from people who believe they have installed financial trading, banking, or <keyword id="6613577" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="cryptocurrency-apps">cryptocurrency apps</keyword> from a trusted organization. After the victim installs the application, the researcher said that the scammers would convince the victims about investing in cryptocurrencies. Jagadeesh Chandraiah, a senior threat researcher at Sophos, said that this modus operandi was "driven by the recent significant rise in the value of <a href="https://wazirx.com/signup?invite=2kpah6gr&amp;utm_source=business-insider&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=microsite">cryptocurrencies</a> and interest in low-cost or free stock trading." For example, researchers identified an instance in which an attacker found a victim on a dating app and eventually manipulated him into installing a fake app. Once the fake app was installed, users would mention their existing account details, allowing the scammers to steal money from the real account. In another instance, the scammers created a fake version of the App Store download page. A user assumes it to be a safe and trusted page and proceeds to enter their Apple ID credentials. Now they stand compromised. This method of attack is called phishing. With the boom in cryptocurrencies, there is a higher chance of users getting carried away with lucrative deals, offers, or promises. And, technology has enabled real-time trading from our mobile phones, making it a perfect point of contact for an attack. The fake apps were immaculately designed to mimic Barclays, Binance, Gemini, Kraken, TDBank, BitcoinHK, Bittrex, and BitFlyer. Binance and Kraken are among the top <a href="https://wazirx.com/signup?invite=2kpah6gr&amp;utm_source=business-insider&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=microsite">cryptocurrency exchanges</a> globally and have a higher brand recognition when one's discussing <keyword id="6357017" type="DEFINITION" weightage="20" keywordseo="cryptocurrency">cryptocurrency</keyword>, in particular. "People trust the brands and people they know – or think they know – and the operators behind these fake trading and cryptocurrency scams ruthlessly take advantage of that," Chandraiah added. What's worse is, these apps had a legitimate customer support function that helped users transfer their money to banks in Hong Kong. The security firm is confident that these apps are a part of a single extensive operation. Servers accessed by Sophos revealed the scammers had collected KYC (Know Your Customer) documents from individuals who resided in Malaysia, South Korea, China, Japan, and India. Many of them believed they were buying or investing in a cryptocurrency, but in reality, their savings simply got siphoned off to an obscure bank account overseas. With the vast global financial system, it becomes near impossible for authorities to track down the source. And with cryptocurrencies, it becomes an exponentially difficult task. Experts always recommend installing apps from trusted sources like Google's Play Store or Apple's App Store. External .apk (Android) or .ipa (iOS) files are not screened by any third party, posing an immediate risk to your phone and its data. If you're logging in to your account from a browser, always check the address bar for the "green lock" icon. It'll show you the website's certificate to authenticate whether the page you have visited is legitimate. It is important to note that Sophos has shared details of these apps and they should now be picked up by malware detection apps. Hence, using anti-virus software on your phone will be highly suggested if you actively install apps directly, bypassing the app stores. "Last but not least, if something seems risky or too good to be true – such as high returns on investment or someone from a dating site is asking you to transfer money or cryptocurrency assets into some 'great' account – then sadly, it probably is." the report cautioned. 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Pinterest<ul class="summary-list"><li>Pinterest has partnered with Feeding America and experts from Harvard University, Stanford University, and more to launch <a href="https://www.howwefeel.org/">How We Feel</a>, an app that lets you self-report your symptoms. </li><li>The goal of the app is to collect real-time data to help researchers detect regions on the brink of a coronavirus outbreak, and track how the virus spreads in communities.</li><li>How We Feel doesn't ask for any personal identifying information like your name, phone number, or email address, but it does ask for your age, gender, location, and health history. </li><li>The survey takes 30 seconds, and you're supposed to take it every day.</li><li>For each download, Pinterest CEO Ben Silbermann and his wife Divya will donate to Feeding America, up to 10 million meals. </li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/?hprecirc-bullet">Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories</a>.</li></ul>Pinterest has launched a new app to help gather data about the spread of the novel coronavirus. Called <a href="https://www.howwefeel.org/">"How We Feel,"</a> the app asks users to report information like age, gender, location, and how they're feeling so experts can track real-time data about the virus. The app, which is available for free on <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/howwefeel/id1503942026?ls=1">iOS</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.howwefeel">Android</a>, asks users to donate their data, which Pinterest says is only used in the service of public health. Users aren't asked for identifying personal information like their name, email address, or phone number, and the app says upon opening it that you can stop donating your data anytime you want. How We Feel asks users to complete daily health check-ins, which take about 30 seconds, so researchers can track the spread of the coronavirus. You'll be asked where you're located, your health history, and how you're feeling, with the option to share your symptoms if you're not feeling well. You can also share information about how you're preventing the spread of the virus - like social distancing or self-isolating - and whether anyone in your household is showing symptoms. The key is to complete the survey every day, because it can help experts predict areas that may be on the brink of an outbreak of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. According to a statement from Xihong Lin, a professor of biostatistics at Harvard University, analyzing the data provided by the app could help scientists discover common characteristics of the outbreak, study how the disease is spread in communities, learn the timeline of COVID-19 symptoms, and set up strategies for testing in specific regions and creating new testing sites.The data will also help researchers learn what kind of effect strategies like social distancing and self-isolation have had on reducing the spread of the disease. Overall, Lin said, the goal is to give policymakers more information to help them adjust their response to the virus as needed.The app is the first project from The How We Feel Project, a nonprofit aimed at connecting the worldwide health community. Pinterest partnered doctors and researchers - including scientists from Harvard, Cornell, Stanford, and University of Pennsylvania - to launch the project. Every time the app is downloaded, Pinterest CEO Ben Silbermann and his wife Divya will donate to Feeding America, a nonprofit that works with food banks, up to 10 million meals. As of Friday morning, How We Feel had donated 4,909 meals through Feeding America. <a href="/intelligence/digital-health?IR=T&amp;itm_source=businessinsider&amp;itm_medium=ctgr_bii&amp;itm_term=ctgr_subscription&amp;itm_content=health&amp;itm_campaign=digital-health"></a> Featured Health Articles: - <a href="/telehealth-industry-explained">Telehealth Industry Explained</a> - <a href="/value-based-care-pay-for-performance-healthcare-model">Value-Based Care Explained</a> - <a href="/senior-care-market-trends">Senior Care &amp; Assisted Living Market</a> - <a href="/wearable-technology-healthcare-medical-devices">Smart Medical Devices &amp; Wearable Tech</a> - <a href="/artificial-intelligence-healthcare">AI in Healthcare</a> - <a href="/remote-patient-monitoring-industry-explained">Remote Patient Monitoring Explained</a>- <a href="/ai-medical-diagnosis-report">AI in Medical Diagnosis Systems</a> <h3>NOW WATCH: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-covid-19-social-distancing-looks-from-maxar-satellite-2020-3">How social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic looks from a satellite</a></h3>

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Companies are investing in AI-equipped <keyword id="46505" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="Cameras">cameras</keyword> to help enforce social distancing measures as the economy begins to reopen.</li><li><keyword id="6358815" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="tech">Tech</keyword> firms like <keyword id="18635" type="CITY" weightage="60" keywordseo="Amazon">Amazon</keyword> and <keyword id="302076" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="Motorola-Solutions">Motorola Solutions</keyword> have developed camera technology that uses <keyword id="6355999" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="ai">AI</keyword> to help employers tell whether employees are maintaining a safe social distance in the workplace.</li><li>Experts also say the tech can be useful in retail by helping store managers see whether customers are abiding by social distancing guidelines.</li><li>The tech may pose some challenges in practice, however, as it could raise privacy concerns and may be vulnerable to false positives. </li></ul>As businesses across the United States have gradually begun to reopen, a growing number of companies are investing in camera technology powered by <keyword id="107950" type="TECHNOLOGY" weightage="60" keywordseo="artificial-intelligence">artificial intelligence</keyword> to help enforce social distancing measures when people may be standing too closely together."[If] I want to manage the distance between consumers standing in a line, a manager can't be in all places at once," Leslie Hand, vice president of retail insights for the International Data Corporation, told Business Insider. "Having a digital helper that's advising you when folks are perhaps in need of some advice is useful."Businesses throughout the country have started operating again under restrictions, such as enforcing social distancing measures, requiring customers to wear masks, and reducing capacity. New York City, which was the epicenter of the virus' outbreak in the US, is set to enter Phase II of its reopening plan on Monday.The White House's employer <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/openingamerica/">guidelines</a> for all phases of reopening include developing policies informed by best practices, particularly social distancing. And some experts believe smart cameras can help retailers and other companies detect whether such protocols are being followed. "There's some technology coming out on the horizon that will be able to be incorporated into the nuts and bolts that you already have in your store," Barrie Scardina, head of Americas retail for commercial real estate services firm Cushman &amp; Wakefield, said to Business Insider.Some companies have already begun experimenting with such technologies. Amazon said on June 16 that it developed <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-warehouses-ai-cameras-make-sure-employees-social-distance-2020-6">a camera system</a> that's being implemented in some warehouses to detect whether workers are following social distancing guidelines. The company's so-called "Distance Assistant" consists of a camera, a 50-inch monitor, and a local computing device, which uses depth sensors to calculate distances between employees. When a person walks by the camera, the monitor would show whether that person is standing six feet apart from nearby colleagues by overlaying a green or red circle around the person. Green would indicate the person is properly socially distanced, while red would suggest the people on camera may be too close together. Amazon is open-sourcing the technology so that other companies can implement it as well. Motorola Solutions also <a href="https://www.avigilon.com/news/releases/motorola-solutions-helps-enterprises-return-safely-to-the-workplace">announced new analytics technology</a> in May that enables its Avigilon security cameras to detect whether people are social distancing and wearing masks. The system uses AI to collect footage and statistical patterns that can be used to provide notifications to organizations about when guidelines around wearing face masks or honoring social distancing measures are being breached. Pepper Construction, a Chicago-based construction company, has also begun using software from a company called SmartVid.io to keep an eye on where workers may be grouping, as <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-surveillance-tech/companies-bet-on-ai-cameras-to-track-social-distancing-limit-liability-idUSKCN22914R">Reuters</a> reported in late April.Scardina offered some examples illustrating how smart cameras can help retailers enforce social distancing. Workers can use such technologies to see where customers are clustering so that they can make decisions about how to arrange furniture and fixtures within the store. If a table needs to be moved further away from another display because customers don't have space to stand six feet apart, AI camera technology can help retailers spot this.As far as how widespread that technology will become in stores, Scardina says it will depend on factors such as a retailer's budget and the size of the shop. While more companies may be investing in either developing or implementing new camera technologies, there will inevitably be challenges that arise when putting them into practice, says Pieter J. den Hamer, senior director of artificial intelligence for Gartner Research.Not only could implementing such tech raise privacy concerns, but there are also practical limitations. A camera may not know if two people standing close together belong to the same household, for example.All 50 states have reopened at some capacity, putting an end to stay-at-home orders that had been in effect since March to curb the <keyword id="1754604" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="coronavirus">coronavirus</keyword>' spread, and some states are now seeing a spike in cases. <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/15/us/politics/pence-coronavirus-governors.html">The New York Times</a> recently reported that at least 14 states have experienced positive cases that have outpaced the average number of administered tests.The coronavirus has killed at least 117,000 people in the US and infected more than 2.1 million as of June 18, according to the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/coronavirus-us-cases.html">Times</a>, and experts predict there will be <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-prepare-for-a-potential-second-wave-of-coronavirus-2020-5">a second wave.</a> But President Trump has said <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-closing-down-country-again-not-coronavirus-cases-increase-states-2020-6">the country won't be closing again</a>. "It's a very, very complex debate full of dilemmas," den Hamer said. "Should we prioritize opening up the economy, or should we prioritize the protection of our privacy?"

Smart AI-powered cameras that can tell how close you are to other people may be the answer to maintaining social distancing as the US reopens

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Your <keyword id="6354606" type="COMPANY" weightage="60" keywordseo="iPhone">iPhone</keyword> can be hacked in various ways, although iPhones are safer than Androids.</li><li>Experts say the best way to stay safe from hacks is to be vigilant of strange links or sketchy apps and to only give out information when necessary.</li><li>Poor battery life and sluggish performance can be indicators of an iPhone hack.</li><li>You might need to restore your iPhone to factory settings or get a replacement if it's been seriously hacked.</li></ul>iPhone hacks aren't incredibly common, but they can still occur if you aren't careful.From <keyword id="54201" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Malware">malware</keyword> and trickster apps downloaded from the App Store to targeted attacks on a specific device, your information can be stolen in myriad ways.Here we'll break down the common types of hacks, how to tell if you've been hacked, and what to do about it.<h2>How an iPhone can be hacked</h2><keyword id="6357115" type="DEFINITION" weightage="60" keywordseo="Hacking">Hacking</keyword> occurs when someone else gains access to private information on your device or controls it without your consent. It's a broad term, and lies on a gradient of bad to very serious. Some hackers want to make a quick buck selling advertising. Others want to hurt you. Experts said there are a few main types of iPhone hacks:<h3>Suspicious websites or links</h3>Just like on your computer, your iPhone can be hacked by clicking on a suspicious website or link. If a website looks or feels "off" check the logos, the spelling, or the URL.Try to avoid connecting to a password-free public Wi-Fi network, which opens the possibility of a hacker accessing unencrypted traffic on your device or redirecting you to a fraudulent site to access login credentials.Messages from numbers you don't recognize are also suspect. Fortunately, modern smartphones are good at resisting malware and ransomware.<h3>Suspicious apps on the App Store</h3>Apple devices exist in a much more closed and monitored digital ecosystem when compared to Android devices. The company has a vetting process for apps on its store, but it's not bulletproof.Ning Zhang, who leads the Computer Security and Privacy Laboratory at Washington University in Saint Louis, said to watch out for apps that ask for more information than they'll need to function. For example, if you've downloaded a wallpaper or flashlight app and it's asking for your location or contact list, camera, or microphone, that's a red flag. Likely, the developers are tricking you into giving out this information so it can be sold."I'd be a little bit skeptical about it and consider if I really want that wallpaper app," he said. "Being vigilant, even with official apps, is helpful. If we are able to do that, I think for the average person, you should be fairly safe."<div type="image" title="app" height="1203" width="1804" msid="82111462" hostid="261"></div><h3>Intimate partner hacks</h3>Abusive partners can grab your phone and download <keyword id="48511" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Spyware">spyware</keyword> (or stalkerware) when you're not looking. This malicious software can be used to track your location, or make private information like texts, your call history, and emails accessible to them. All they need is your password and physical access to your phone. Experts we spoke to said that this is unfortunately common. This abuse can be psychologically traumatizing and devastating to someone's personal and public life. If you notice apps that you don't remember downloading, this could be a sign - although many times the spyware app is invisible on the home screen. Sadly, this problem isn't easy to fix. Victims can risk their safety by deleting the apps or checking for malware if and when abusers notice these actions.<h3>Targeted attacks</h3>The average person probably won't be singled out and remotely targeted by hackers because it's expensive, sometimes costing millions for hacks of newer phones, said Matthew Green, an associate professor at the Johns Hopkins Internet Security Institute.Journalists and activists are most at risk for this kind of hack. One form of a targetted hack works like this: Hackers exploit unknown flaws in the iOS programming that even its developers don't yet know about. With this knowledge, hackers can install malware to get data from targetted sources."This is a very sophisticated set of hacks and oftentimes you won't even know this happened to you," Green said. "If it's someone who is really sophisticated, they'll send you an invisible text message and then your phone is going to be compromised for awhile."The bugs are known as "zero-day" exploits, corresponding with the fact that Apple will find out about a possible security issue in their software on the same day it'll work to patch it. The minute the world knows, it's only a matter of time before the hack is obsolete. That's why these pricey hacks are often kept under wraps by the people, or governments, who purchase them, Green said.<h2>Ways to protect yourself from an iPhone hack</h2>iPhones can absolutely be hacked, but they're safer than most Android phones.Some budget Android smartphones may never receive an update, whereas Apple supports older iPhone models with software updates for years, maintaining their security. That's <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-update-iphone">why it's important to update your iPhone</a>.Apps on the App Store are also vetted for malware (though there are questionable apps that go unnoticed).However, if you're considering "<keyword id="1070436" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Jailbreaking">jailbreaking</keyword>" your iPhone - removing the software restrictions imposed on iOS - you're opening yourself up to potential vulnerabilities in the software because you've eliminated some of Apple's existing security measures. It is possible to download incompatible spyware or malware apps on a jailbroken phone, and this is also how remote takeovers can occur with iPhones. A jailbroken phone should be avoided as it can dangerously allow malicious apps to go undetected.If you <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-backup-iphone-icloud-computer-hard-drive">backup your phone in iCloud</a>, make sure to have a strong password. If someone gets ahold of your password, they don't even need to hack your phone because they can download a backup from the cloud.<div type="image" title="Cloud Storage" height="1414" width="2121" msid="82111466" hostid="261"></div><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/two-factor-authentication-apple">Turning on Apple's two factor authentication</a> is another good way to stay safe and can prevent your iCloud account (Apple ID) from being hacked by requiring another step of verification. Vyas Sekar, a professor of electrical and computer engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, said staying safe is all about "good digital hygiene.""Install apps from trustworthy sources and unless you know what you're doing, you probably don't want to jailbreak your phone," Sekar said. "Be careful. Don't click on attachments you don't want to open and keep your phone up to date."<h2>How to tell if your iPhone has been hacked</h2>You can't always tell if your iPhone has been hacked, Sekar said. But you may notice a few things.<ul><li>Your phone is unusually hot, or frequently dying.</li><li>Your phone is sluggish when trying to load websites.</li><li>The battery is draining even when you're not touching your phone.</li></ul>These symptoms indicate the phone is running all the time, even when you're not using it. Sometimes, the best indicators come from the outside, such as when friends say they're getting odd messages from you. However, the most sophisticated hacks can be somewhat invisible. There's no definite way to check for every type of hack. Experts told us that one reliable way to investigate is to download a mobile security app called <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/iverify-secure-your-phone/id1466120520" target="_blank" rel="noopener">iVerify</a>, which scans your phone's operating system for suspicious behavior and can also detect if your phone has been jailbroken.<h2>What to do when your iPhone has been hacked</h2>If you know your phone has been hacked, you have a few options depending on what happened.For minor problems, like an app stealing your information, delete the app and update your software.In serious cases, you'll want to <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-reset-iphone" target="_blank" rel="noopener">wipe your iPhone and restore it to factory settings</a>. But even if you do that, it may note be completely clear if you've gotten rid of the malware installed on your phone - especially if it has been jailbroken. <div type="image" title="Man iphone" height="2448" width="3264" msid="82111469" hostid="261"></div>Finding an expert for inspection may be the best solution. Green from Johns Hopkins said your phone can't always be cured."I hate to say this, but if you really, really need to be safe, get a new phone," Green said. "If somebody actually gets on your phone, and it's a really high barrier for iPhones, they can install stuff like keyloggers, which means every key press, every letter you type in is being sent to somebody. 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Threats to <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=cyber+security&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">cyber security</a> will never stop. They will continue to be there as long as the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=technology&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">technology</a> remains in the scene itself. Transactions over the mobile have seen a great surge and a Taiwan-based research firm has suggested that mobile phone payments would reach $780 billion by the end of 2020. 
 
Indian markets will also see an increased use of <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=mobile+phone+payments&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">mobile phone payments</a>, according to Research and Markets. It is expected that these transactions will reach $4.4 billion by 2022. With e-Transactions becoming the norm, especially with the tech-savvy youth, the fraudsters have been on the prowl to exploit the loopholes of technology. Below are a few tips to protect your important data from being stolen in 2017: 
 1. Use mobile phones that use the latest cutting edge technology. Mobile phones with <keyword id="2434336" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="fingerprint-readers">fingerprint readers</keyword>, face recognition abilities, voice recognition, etc., advanced features that prevent your devices from many threats. Old versions of android and iOS are susceptible to being trespassed easily, so a point should be made to use phones with the latest software and hardware installed. 
 
2. Apps should always be locked with passwords so that in the case of a theft the predator may not get to your private data easily. Screens and sensitive files should again be locked with PINs, passwords, and other security barriers. In the cases where securing apps is not possible by using cutting edge technologies, the developers should at least form some kind of barriers to prevent illegal intrusions like the need of a One Time Password which could be received over SMS or email. 
 
3. A lot of people are developing clone applications and many times they fill them with viruses. Although Google and Apple try to keep all malicious applications away from their application storehouses, yet intruders somehow find ways of nicking and intrusion. Jailbroken devices are the most vulnerable to data theft as such should never be used. A very important security rule to remember is that of never downloading an application from an unknown vendor or an unrecognised platform. 
 
4. Having a malware protection app installed is a must in today’s day and age. It is very difficult to detect the intrusion of malware and other viruses on your mobile phones if there is nothing to guard your phone. And an important point to note is that malware will attack your payment applications before anything else, so it is upon you to preserve them. 
 
5. Always use secure apps to buy and sell online. Using browsers like opera and safari to make purchases is not a good option. They do not have the level of security that a good application has, so make it a point to buy using authentic and known apps. It is always better to be safe than to feel sorry. 
 
(This article is authored by Sanjay Sharma, MD, Cloudatix)

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Accessing bank accounts and transfers through mobile apps is a trend these days. Blame it on our deadline specific life, we often don’t find time to operate bank transactions going to bank. So whats the way out? Mobile apps by banks are the saviour in emergency and crisis. But how safe are these? A report by The Economic Times, reveals the risks involved in app transactions and also suggests how to avoid those. 
Having a smartphone and no mood to spend on music platforms, we tend to download music from pirated sources, which are threatening to our savings. How? The report says, “'Keybinder', a software technology, inflicts malicious content on a file downloaded from unauthorised sites. Once Keybinder has lodged itself in your mobile, it can be used to access your mobile banking details.” 
 
Also, browsing an outdated operating system is another gateway to mobile banking venerability. The new versions invariably include some type of a secure patch. 
 
So how to be safe? Use applications like like Appsec on IOS that monitors the mobile app. Banks use tools like Dexguard and EnsureIT to encrypt files, making it difficult for hackers to decode. 
Vulnerability is also catered via spam sms promising holiday trips. Once you click on the link, it lets malware to nest on your phones. 
It can be avoided by being safe and detecting spam mails. 
The news report by the financial daily says, when you click 'yes' to pop-ups while downloading apps on your mobile, you may end up allowing someone to access your mobile banking details in your app. 
 
Banks use apps that provide a score on operating system security updates and malware detection. The application either makes the decision to close the mobile app or passes on the score to back-end systems over a secure channel for investigations. 
 
 
Through the use of free public or shared Wi-Fi, you may unwittingly accept a malware application, which in turn will access information in your mobile. 
 
Banks do not allow access to mobile banking if the request has come from a blacklisted IP address. Banks maintain a white list and black list of IP addresses and domain names to prevent apps from talking to other domains not specified on the white list. 
 
A non-updated mobile banking application will invite malware virus to attack your existing application, which is an easy way to access mobile banking application details. 
 
If it is lost, it is a paradise for hackers, who can easily access your personal banking details with the bare minimum technologies. 
 
 Banks do not allow access to mobile banking unless the request has come from an SMS and voice-enabled mobile phone number. The bank follows a standard request format that is relatively safe.

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<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table float_right"><div><div class="image on-image">DigicelDigicel Group chairman Denis O'Brien.</div></div></div>Shine, the Israeli <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/israeli-ad-blocker-shine-could-threaten-mobile-advertising-2015-5">mobile ad blocking company that works with mobile carriers to block ads at a network level</a> has announced Jamaica-based operator Digicel as its first official customer.Digicel will first deploy the technology, which blocks display and video ads in both mobile browsers and apps (the apps part is significant, because the mobile ad blockers in the market right now can only block ads on the mobile web,) to customers in Jamaica, before rolling the "ad control" service out to other markets in the Caribbean and the South Pacific. In total it has 13.6 million subscribers across 31 markets.Perhaps controversially, ad blocking for Digicel customers will roll out as standard. It won't be an optional add-on, although the company says it may offer customers the ability to switch off the facility. The only sites that won't see their ads blocked will be "certain local news sites," a Digicel spokeswoman told Business Insider.That's unless media owners enter a partnership with the carrier. Digicel is calling on the biggest <keyword id="35666" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="advertising">advertising</keyword> companies including Google, Yahoo, and Facebook to enter into a revenue share deal. Its argument is that ads use up as much as 10% of a customer's data plan allowance, and those companies are not fairly compensating Digicel for use of its bandwidth. Digicel says it will reinvest that money back into its infrastructure.<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image">ShineShine has previously said that ads can use up as much as 50% of a customer's data plan.</div></div></div>If a company like Google, for example, wanted to a serve an ad to a customer on the Digicel network, Google would have to sign up to a code of conduct and share some of the associated ad revenue it from ads served with Digicel. If Google chose not to, then the ad would be blocked by Shine's technology.While it might sound like an unreasonable proposal, <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/google-microsoft-amazon-taboola-pay-adblock-plus-to-stop-blocking-their-ads-2015-2">companies like Google and Amazon already pay significant sums to Eyeo</a>, the owner of popular ad blocker Adblock Plus, for their ads to appear on its "Acceptable Ads List" and pass through the blocker's filters.We asked whether it seemed likely that many advertising vendors will sign up, considering each individual company will need to form a separate partnership with Digicel. The spokeswoman responded: "Yes, but we don't see this as a barrier. Most of the ads served come through a small number of companies mentioned in the press release ... there is a precedent in the market for this business model."Digicel also told Business Insider it doesn't plan to promote ad blocking through marketing - the service will just be switched on.<h2>Digicel says advertising companies "unashamedly trade off the efforts and investments of network operators" to make money</h2>Denis O'Brien, chairman of the Digicel Group, said in the press release: "This is about giving customers the best experience and about getting access to broadband to the unconnected and allowing them to benefit from the opportunities it affords. Companies like Google, Yahoo and Facebook talk a great game and take a lot of credit when it comes to pushing the idea of broadband for all - but they put no money in. Instead they unashamedly trade off the efforts and investments of network operators like Digicel to make money for themselves. That's unacceptable, and we as a network operator, are taking a stand against them to force them to put their hands in their pockets and play a real role in improving the opportunities for economic empowerment for the global population."O'Brien was recently described by The Guardian as the "<a href="http://www.theguardian.com/media/greenslade/2015/aug/03/denis-obrien-irish-media-tycoon-who-is-rarely-out-of-the-headlines">Irish media tycoon who is rarely out of the headlines</a>." Alongside Digicel, he also owns companies including European media holding company Communicorp, which operates a number of radio stations, and he owns a major stake in Independent News &amp; Media, which controls the Irish Independent, The Belfast Telegraph, and Irish Daily Star. <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-32936667">He is Ireland's richest man</a>, having amassed a fortune worth £5 billion ($7.6 billion.)O'Brien is known for taking on the status quo. In June, he launched legal action against the Irish state and parliament over comments made about his banking affairs by a politician under parliamentary privilege, <a href="https://www.google.co.uk/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&amp;ion=1&amp;espv=2&amp;ie=UTF-8#q=denis%20o%27brien%20launches%20legal%20action%20against%20irish%20state">The Guardian reported.</a> The billionaire had <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-32936667">previously taken out a high court injunction</a> to prevent the Irish media reporting on his finances.<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image">Getty Images/Dario CantatoreLi Ka-shing's Horizons Ventures has a stake in ad blocker Shine.</div></div></div>Shine, meanwhile, counts <a href="http://www.forbes.com/profile/li-ka-shing/">Li Ka-shing</a>, the billionaire chairman of of Hutchinson Whampoa, as one of its investors. It originally started its life as a company devoted to creating mobile-anti virus software <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/israeli-ad-blocker-shine-could-threaten-mobile-advertising-2015-5">before pivoting recently to focus on ad blocking.</a> While Digicel is Shine's first customer announcement, it is understood it won't be its last. Other carriers may be waiting to see the outcome of Digicel's rollout before launching their own ad blocking initiatives.Shine's stance on ad blocking is that it is a consumer right, and the company is unrepentant about the money that publishers may lose in advertising revenue as a result.Roi Carthy, Shine's chief marketing officer, <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/israeli-ad-blocker-shine-could-threaten-mobile-advertising-2015-5">previously told Business Insider</a>: "We believe ad blocking is a right, full-stop. If the consumer decides to use it, we believe that it should be their right, and they should be able to do it with full integrity ... nobody [in business] has a god-given right to exist. If you own a trucking business, and gas prices rise, and you can't afford to pay your bills because you were not able to manage your business, you go out of business. There will be causalities, absolutely, but I know I'm not losing any sleep knowing remnant inventory ad networks will disappear."<h2>Mobile ad blocking is on the rise</h2>Mobile ad blocking was a rare behavior until this month when Apple launched its latest software update, iOS 9, which introduced ad blocking apps to iPhones and iPads for the first time. <a href="http://uk.businessinsider.com/adblockers-shoot-up-ios-9-app-charts-on-day-one-2015-9?r=US&amp;IR=T">Ad blocking apps soared to the top of the paid-for app charts on day one.</a>A recent report published by comScore and Sourcepoint, an ad blocker blocker, <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/theres-some-new-data-out-on-the-huge-ad-blocking-trend-and-its-a-grim-read-for-online-publishers-2015-9">claimed one in 10 people in the US and UK block ads on their desktop computers.</a>Earlier this week Scott Cunningham, SVP of US trade body the Interactive Advertising Bureau, compared ad blocking to "highway robbery," <a href="http://www.adweek.com/news/technology/iab-calls-ad-blocking-highway-robbery-and-ramps-its-call-arms-167241">Adweek reported</a>. 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