Oct 17 2008

SmartPhone and Security

Category: Information Security,Smart PhoneDISC @ 1:53 am

Mobile spyware is malicious software which is used to spy and control mobile devices (BlackBerry, PDAs, Windows Mobile and Cell Phones). Mobile spyware will not only intercept the message between two devices but also determine the location of the device. Basically, mobile spyware software is installed on a mobile device to spy on them.

Small businesses are usually not equipped to handle these threats. Just like laptops and desktops – mobile devices need security controls like antivirus, personal firewall, encryption and VPN to provide needed level of protection. Small businesses need to be aware of the security threats, like they might think that they are installing a game, which might very well be a key logger (logs your key strokes) or trojan software.

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Hackers on the move, WSJ August 11, 2008 by Roger Cheng – where he writes about more companies are letting employees use their personal smart phone at work and the security experts warns about the present threats in the industry. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121803418845416977.html

Tips to safeguard your smartphone
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S64J4BCCoi4


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