Thursday 18 October 2012

Tablet Security

By Eric Smith


Microsoft in the year 2001 was the first to introduce a moving computer which we know now as a tablet PCs or portable computer. Nowadays any device which is portable and has touch screen features is called a tablet PC. But all these portable computers share a common tablet security problem due to their software design pattern. These tablets offer the features like: Wi-Fi, 3G / 4G, Software Applications, Web Browser Applications and Online Gaming Features.

Microsoft was the first to introduce tablet portable computers in 2001. Now a day any device which is portable and posses a touch screen feature is called tablet PC.

Tablet PC's can do so many things including, Wi-Fi, 3G / 4G, Software Applications, Web Browser Applications and Online Gaming Features. As a result of such fun applications tablet PCs are not secure for the users any more and the data in them are not safe also. These tablet PCs can be easily by passed and the tablet security can be easily hacked.

Security risks regarding these tablet PCs are: Data Security-it is very important to make secure that the data inside your tablet PC is secure. Tablet security is often by passed by hackers very easily if tablet security is not improved. Application- Using of application is fun but they carry malwares also.New ways of gathering data- the hackers find various new ways of gathering data from your loved PC and hack the device. New PCs- Security systems of some new tablet PCs may not be trust worthy as they are not tested properly for security and stability of data. Weak Encryption- Weak Encryptions is another important security risk.

Some important measures to take with your tablet are: Taking Care While Giving Out Personal Info- Make sure that personal information is only shared with trust worthy persons. Verification of Information- verification of information is very important if requested for any application. Banking Applications- Only officially released banking applications should be used or the hackers may cause a case of identity theft. Updating of PC- Regularly updating of your PCs will lead to less tablet security issues. Turn off Applications- Turn off GPS and Wi-Fi when not required. Download- Download trust worthy contents only from the internet or otherwise it affects the tablet's security. Avoid Jail Breaking- Most of times jail breaking is used by the tablet security users. Try to avoid jail breaking the device (most can avoid jail breaking which is a form of hacking into your own device). This may cause high security risks.




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