Blocking Unwanted calls on your Android

 Apps Designed to Block Numbers

1. Download the "Mr. Number" app. This free app lets you block all phone calls and text messages from an individual phone number, a business, all unknown/private numbers, and telemarketers.You can also use the app to report spams in order to warn other users. 

 

2. Download the "Call Control - Call Blocker" app. This is another free app that lets you automatically block thousands of spam callers, including telemarketers and debt collectors, who have been reported by other users.

• You can also use this app to block individual phone numbers or area code.

Blocking Callers on a Blackberry Phone

Using the CallsBlocker app

To Download

To download the software click here.

Recognizing and Avoiding Spyware

What is spyware?

Despite its name, the term "spyware" doesn't refer to something used by undercover operatives, but rather by the advertising industry. In fact, spyware is also known as "adware." It refers to a category of software that, when installed on your computer, may send you pop-up ads, redirect your browser to certain web sites, or monitor the web sites that you visit. Some extreme, invasive versions of spyware may track exactly what keys you type. Attackers may also use spyware for malicious purposes.
Because of the extra processing, spyware may cause your computer to become slow or sluggish. There are also privacy implications:

• What information is being gathered?
• Who is receiving it?
• How is it being used?