THE ART OF SECURING MOBILE DEVICES

Although mobile malware is a relatively new concept for some, the number and severity of mobile threats is on the rise and shows no sign of relenting anytime soon. As more consumers rely on mobile devices to conduct business and banking transactions, cyber criminals will increasingly find ways to ex...

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Published inRough Notes Vol. 156; no. 1; p. 44
Main Author Gill, Troy
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Indianapolis Rough Notes Co., Inc 01.01.2013
Subjects
Cellular telephones
Computer viruses
Cybercrime
Insurance agents & brokers
Malware
Open source software
Personal information
Security management
Smartphones
Social networks
Software upgrading
Text messaging
Wireless access points
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Summary:Although mobile malware is a relatively new concept for some, the number and severity of mobile threats is on the rise and shows no sign of relenting anytime soon. As more consumers rely on mobile devices to conduct business and banking transactions, cyber criminals will increasingly find ways to exploit such devices. That's why mobile malware is on the rise with no end in sight. In fact, there are entire Web sites full of rogue apps, many of which are designed to intercept banking credentials and token codes so that theft may occur. Cyber crooks are infecting popular mobile platforms through malicious applications and, unfortunately, no mobile platform is immune from the destruction it can cause. Although some form of malware has been found in all popular operating systems, the majority are now found in the Android market.
ISSN:0035-8525