PC Magazine - USA (2020-02)

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way inside. And the more you expose your device to
water, the more you degrade its resistance.

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but over time and repeated exposure, you’re just asking
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NOT PRACTICING GOOD SECURITY
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protect your device from malware and other serious
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updates that keep you safe.

On the more extreme end, be very careful with the apps
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apps using a sketchy app store, you’re going to have a
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not worth the increased risk of getting malware.

Similarly, be wary of “fake” apps in the iOS App Store
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riddled apps designed to mimic popular tools like
WhatsApp or VLC, and they’re regularly sneaking their
way into otherwise legitimate app stores. Keep a close
eye on what you download, read the reviews, and make
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You don’t want malware compromising your phone just
because you didn’t look closely enough.

If you’re

trying to

pirate paid

apps using a

sketchy app

store, you’re

going to

have a bad

time.

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