. >> number one is mobile malware and something to be awareen here.obile malware, if this somehow gets onto your phone, criminals get to you, what happens to your phone? >> it is just like a dominik hasek top. malware, spyware allows the bad guy to remotely control your device. they can actually make use of it and they can install spyware to get your user names, pass words an the within sites you visit. >> you think possibly androids are more at risk than other phones. >> androids are more at risk. the software is open source. that means anybody can create code. they are creating viruses that install on your android and it is very vulnerable to malware. >> that doesn't mean that apple product are not vulnerable but and reid, you need to be even more careful. >> all digital devices are vulnerable at some level. androids more so. >> and then the other thing is qr codes. you sees these everywhere. they are on products these days and they are in magazines, on ads and these can be dangerous. >> quick response codes are just like any other digital link that

almost all new mobile malware is targeted at android phones.gle doesn't control which apps can be offered in the android market. apple's iphone is the top smart phone choice for those who use a mobile device. the iphone has half the market. blackberry has a third of those users, other brands eat in to its share. you don't have to wait in line or fight the crowds for the black friday deals. many retailers will be offering deals that are as good or better in the coming weeks and all use social media or web sites to tell shoppers. >>> deadly winter storm hits central minnesota saturday. it caused a number of accidents troopers accounted for 442 separate incidents. one person was killed, 50 others injured. conditions were so bad two squad cars were involved in accidents as well. >>> look across the nation. see mainly, not much cold air to be found as we are watching the storm track dominating west. you saw a video earlier on of california roadway that had collapsed in to the pacific ocean because of the rain and mud slides. looking at the storm tra

. >> reporter: also keep in mind those apps you down load are connect to the web so malware could come with them and there is always the chance your phone could fail and be lost or stolen. >> the fact that many more people are using it as their on the go device makes it so much more important that you have some sort of protection. if your device feels you can notify the company right away. >> you wouldn't want to lose pictures or your calendar. she says google sync and the i cloud and your i tunes account can help you. and there are programs to protect you. >> there are programs and you can sign in and have the phone protected and your personal information will be safe. >> and some programs will allow you to allow on and have a screeching sound to deter thieves. >>> and turn off the setting that will automatically connect to you wi-fi if your carrier signal is unavailable or otherwise you may connect with someone trying to steal your information. >>> tomorrow at 11:00 and tomorrow on good morning maryland we will make sure you are smart phone savvy and which phone works best for your n

malware has exploded the past couple of months up 500% since just july. hackers are increasingly using apps to deliver the viruses as opposed to attacking the operating system itself. >>> at the movies, vampire drained a lot more than blood. the new twilight movie "breaking dawn part one" took in almost 140 million here in the u.s. and almost $300 million worldwide. and that is only the second best debut weekend for the franchise. the dancing penguin sequel "happy feet 2" had a rough opening taking only $22 million for a very distant second place. last week's number one, "immortals" fell to third. i think i'm going to be seeing "happy feet 2" this coming weekend. >> it's coming. ashley morrison, good to see you. thank you very much. we will take a quick break on your monday morning. >>> straight ahead, your monday morning weather. >>> and in sports, the giants try to rally in the fourth against the eagles for another dramatic comeback. ♪ [ female announcer ] kleenex brand tissues are america's softest... no wonder people want to share them on and on. send

. >> we used to worry about viruses and malware. the people out to do you no good on the internet figured out they don't need to be technological about it, they can be psychological. they get access to your accounts and passwords whether your bank or facebook through phishing or social engineering. they send an e-mail that looks like a bank or something. you use in and log in to a site that looks like your bank and somebody else has your password. >> if you get an e-mail, then -- >> it's the security environment we are living in. don't click on a link in your e-mail. type in citibank, bank of america and log in from there so you know you are going to the website. you are not going to get misdirected along the way. >> check to see who is looking at your profile. >> it's how they get a lot of people. a lot of them want permission to access facebook. you say yes. if it looks funky, that could be hiding something. >> finally, protect against internet blackouts. >> if you have to be online all the time, it's going to go out occasionally.

. -- almost all new mobile application-- mobile malware is targeted at android phones.artment stores are using web sites to target their shoppers for the holidays. i'm sunni hoskins. -- sunny hoskins. >>> we hope the weather will be nice for thanksgiving. >> only rainfall for the first half of the week. only liquid precipitation. look at the rain totals from overnight. almost half inch in cumberland. 0.35 in martinsburg. 0.1 we could see some more rain through the first half of wednesday. the rain showers have moved to the east along with an area of low pressure. that's on the eastern shore now. we just have fog and gray skies that will linger through the day. there is the first batch of rain that moved through last night and early this morning. here's the next batch that is moving into tennessee and kentucky and this time. that will continue sliding northeast along the frontal boundary and will move into the washington area. this front will hang on around for awhile. we will have periods of rain. but the strongest will be tomorrow into wednesday. that will give us the

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almost all new mobile malware is targeted on android phones one reason may be google does not controlwhichyz apss can be offered like apple does. >>> -- nearly 1600 terms and phrases banned in afghanistan to prohibit sexually suggestive text. the terms and phrases have been deemed obscene, including taxi, gay, tongue, fairy, homosexual and of course condom, idiot, looser. self-phone providers were told they face legal action if they don't block the words from their network. the list is being widely mocked in and outside the country. >>> one of the best known sites for deals on local restaurants, is going nationwide, living social is unveiling two sets of black friday deals this morning involving big national companies. the deals include half price on some verizon devices and matching charity donation from toys "r" us. living social says it will unveiler in set of deals cyber monday. >>> beware of the words no deal. budget fall out expected to affect every american after a congressional super committee fails to reach a budget deal. >>> was i over the line? new fall-out from the uc davi

been assassinated in the last couple of years about the enrichment facility attacked by the computer malware. the perpetrators remain anonymous and iran blames the united states and israel. in london, amy contro kellogg, x news. >> bret: saudi man charged with attack on the uss cole and french oil tanker was arraigned today at guantanamo bay naval base. al-nashiri is the first guantanamo bay prisoner to be charged with war crimes that could carry a death sentence since president obama took office. >>> reverend al sharpton takes on the bible. we will tell you about that later in the grapevine. first, trying to make sense of tuesday election results. >> bret: lacking at the election result, from ohio, the message from there was positively mixed. the results from ohio two big ballot issues reaffirm the reputation as unpredictable swing state. on the one hand, ohioans dealt blow to president obama signature achievement, the affordable care act. two-third voted for issue three, which bars the state residents being forced to purchase health insurance against their will. >> what it means that ohio

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. >>> on the first day of christmas, the internet could give you a nasty present like malware on youron your computer. other scams are malicious mobile apps offered for free, phony facebook promotions and contests. online coupon scams. mobile mall war and holiday screen savers that contain viruses. the best way to protect yourself is to look out for offers that are too good to be true and keep things like personal information and passwords all to yourself. >>> well, the to"today" show is next on nc 4. let's find out. good morning, amy. >> good morning. coming up this morning on "today," vigil for the alleged abuse victims. it comes as new developments surfaced in the growing sex scandal including security concerns for today's home game against nebraska. we'll have the very latest. >>> plus, saved from his kidnappers, the dramatic release. he was rescued in a daring air mission. >>> also hitching a ride on a 90-foot wave. an american surfer dared to do it and he succeeded earning a spot in the history book. >>> we all know the "westside story." this morning we talk with rita moreno and

it built programs that will shut down the malware quickly if it gets past their security procedures.ack upstairs. >> have you worked on thanksgiving? >> absolutely i have. thanks brian. >>> the number of wal-mart stores coming to d.c. grown from 4 to 6. today mayor vincent gray announced the plaza in southeast and the square are now in the list of future wal-mart stores in the district. city leaders say the stores will bring much needed jobs to the city, but critics say they aren't the right kinds of jobs. >> we know that we need jobs. we need jobs where people can go and work every day. have a schedule they can rely on so they can be a effective part of their community. we need jobs where people can afford to live in the district of columbia. >> five of the six of those stores are expected to be open by 2013. >>> a bus hit and kills a james madison student. also ahead, it looks like jerry sandusky's interview may have backfired. what one of the alleged victim's attorneys is saying tonight. first, enjoy those lower gas prices while you can, because they could soon be a distant memory

even free holiday screen savers can be loaded with malware. >>> it appears that electronic screens are now the new environment in which we all live. a survey found 60% of americans spend anywhere from one hour to six hours a day looking at either a tv, a computer screen, an e-reader, or a smartphone. 34% spend seven to ten hours or more in front of an electronic screen. only 2% of those surveyed say they spend no time in front of a screen. >>> this morning prince william is being hailed a hero for helping save two people in the irish sea. the british ministry of defense says william co-captained a helicopter for yesterday's rescue mission. eight people were on board the vessel when a large wave hit it. one person died. the other five crew members are still considered missing. coast guard officials say the waves were brought on by heavy winds. >>> our time is now 5:27. coming up, a maryland man will soon walk free down in aruba. why an appeal by prosecutors is to make a commitment is to see things through. confident that no matter what the obstacles we can build something better, togeth

. >> and somebody created a free version which was louded with malware so you download it and go through the install process. you don't think anything about that and sure enough it's sending out information from your phone. >> private information like where you live and where you bank, your banking account numbers and who your contact and friends are, how to protect yourself, use common sense. watch your apps and don't click on anything too good to be true. >> we've seen a lot of scams, click here to donate money. that's one where they want to tell you your heart strings, right? click this link to donate $10 to whatever, right? you have to make sure the lengths you're going to are legitimate links. >> reporter: scammers want to reach out and touch you, but be careful. the data you save may be your own. >> one reason android phones are being targeted more than say iphones, the android app store is more open than apple's app store which makes it easier for app developers but it also makes it easier for hackers. >> of course it does. okay, thank you, scott. california taxpayers are getting