Melbourne, 14 March 2013.<\/b>\u00a0 AVG Technologies AU has provided some helpful tips for keeping consumers and their mobile devices safe on St. Patrick\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n
St Patrick\u2019s Day, the 17th<\/sup> of March, is a day of cultural and religious celebration for the \u201cFeast of St Patrick\u201d that is often commemorated with parades, pub parties, city festivities and large crowds. As with all major celebrations, the day\u2019s reputation is to encourage people to relax, enjoy the company of friends and family and toast life with a glass of green beer or two. However, as with all major celebrations, crowded gatherings have the tendency to attract pickpockets and thieves who can easily steal consumers\u2019 personal devices in the blink of an eye.<\/p>\n \u201cIn this mobile age, our smart devices hold an immense amount of personal data, such as financial details, emails and intimate photos, which can easily be left behind or stolen during celebratory holidays,\u201d Michael McKinnon, Security Advisor at AVG, said. \u201cAVG wants to encourage a fun-filled day with peace of mind and no bad luck, so we aim to protect our users wherever they go with the power to track, lock and erase personal information on their smart devices before they are accessed by unwanted perpetrators.\u201d<\/p>\n To help keep the luck of the Irish with the good guys, AVG has created a list of tips to help keep consumers and their mobile devices safe during their shamrock celebrations:<\/p>\n Be aware of your surroundings and report suspicious behaviour<\/p>\n\n