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With the threat already in ads, are mobile users left vulnerable to attacks?
Though developers need to be very careful installing ad networks in their apps, users can still protect themselves by
===> making sure that the Android system setting ‘Unknown sources’ is unchecked to prevent dropped or drive-by-download app installs and installing security apps like Lookout to as their first line of defense against malware. <===
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===> making sure that the Android system setting ‘Unknown sources’ is unchecked to prevent dropped or drive-by-download app installs and installing security apps like Lookout to as their first line of defense against malware. <===
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- http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-any-use-mostly-for-education-and-free
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Tune in to watch Security Spotlight's third episode, on Mobile Malware. In 2012, we saw a 58% increase in mobile malware, and it continues to grow. Cybercrim...
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With widespread popularity of mobile devices corporate espionage has never been so easy. See how a simple app can transform a smartphone into an espionage to...
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A MUST see and Mac users ===> OPEN YOUR EYES!!!
Read also:
- http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching?tag=BBC-Public-WiFi-Security
- https://gustmeesfr.wordpress.com/2012/05/31/securite-internet-guide-pratique/
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March 27, 2014 6:48 AM
one of interesting information, the video shows the security risk in daily life using smart phone. It is easy to call public to aware about the mobile security, also it contains lots of data which are useful |
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Researchers continue to find that the pace of mobile malware development is accelerating. Researchers continue to find that the pace of mobile malware development is accelerating.A total of 22,750 new modifications of malicious programs targeting mobile devices were detected this past quarter by Kaspersky Lab, which is more than half of the total number of modifications detected in all of 2012.A full 99.9% of them target the Android platform.
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Many users don't take steps to protect themselves and their data on their smartphones and tablets.
When it comes to keeping their mobile devices safe and secure, consumers are playing a game of cat-and-mouse with cybercriminals.
Although most users are aware that mobile devices can be hacked, just as desktops or laptops can, many still don't take steps to protect themselves and the data on their smartphones and tablets, according to a study released Wednesday at the CTIA conference in Las Vegas.
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The sprawling mobile devices marketplace has spawned an industrialized mobile financial fraud plexus that today drives increasingly sophisti...
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The enterprise is increasingly turning to mobile app developers for solutions to leverage interest in BYOD. Gartner estimates that 70% of mobile professionals will conduct their work on personal smart devices by 2018.
As developers create apps to run on multiple platforms and plug into existing ERPsystems, vulnerabilities grow. From insecure data storage to improper session handling, from side channel data leakage to weak server-side controls, there are many risks to consider and robust penetration testing is an absolute must. Via Frederic GOUTH
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As developers create apps to run on multiple platforms and plug into existing ERPsystems, vulnerabilities grow. From insecure data storage to improper session handling, from side channel data leakage to weak server-side controls, there are many risks to consider and robust penetration testing is an absolute must. Check also: - http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-any-use-mostly-for-education-and-free?tag=Mobile-Security - https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/07/07/bring-your-own-device-advantages-dangers-and-risks/
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===> making sure that the Android system setting ‘Unknown sources’ is unchecked to prevent dropped or drive-by-download app installs and installing security apps like Lookout to as their first line of defense against malware. <===
Learn more:
- http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-any-use-mostly-for-education-and-free