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In a digital age where more people are succumbing to the smart phone phenomenon and the desktop computer has become a thing of the past, the online world is literally at our fingertips. Technology has revolutionized the way the online market place conducts business and in turn enabled consumers to operate within this marketplace with ease and convenience.
Never again will an individual have to wait to access a computer to manage their bank account, access an office file or make a purchase on EBay. These functions are available on a variety of smart phones sweeping the nation including the popular iPhones and Blackberries. However consumers and enterprises have found that this convenience comes with a price. Security breach and identity theft pose even more of a threat now with increased accessibility to online networks.
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