Editor's Pick: Mobile Device Hijacking Costs Advertisers $1B a Year

Mobile Device Hijacking Costs Advertisers $1B a Year

John P. Mello Jr. Jul 24, 2015 5:00 AM PT
	Consumers who want to protect themselves from hijacking apps can do a number of things. "Make sure the app has a good reputation," recommended RiskIQ CEO Elias Manousos. "You should also make sure you're downloading an app that's not a copy or knockoff of what you want." It's also a good idea to monitor battery life and data usage -- and check out other users' reviews of the apps. [More...]

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