Is the time to worry about mobile malware?
If you are planning to buy the latest mobile phone, first you should ensure that the mobile is protected by anti-virus software, lest the new phone device crashes due to virus or phishing attack. Nowadays, the mobile devices can also be infected with mobile malicious software (malware).
Mobile malware is capable by spreading via Bluetooth, MMS, sending SMS message, infecting files, blocking memory card, etc. The threat of mobile phone malware is expected to become a nightmare for mobile phone users in the not too distant future. Mobile threats have been increasing rapidly in recent years, according to the report, which claims that five times as many security events were reported by mobile operators in 2006 than in 2005. Although the number of attacks remains low, this is mirrored by low levels of risk awareness in the corporate and consumer segments.
In June 2004, TrendLabs noticed that mobile phones were vulnerable to such attacks. SYMBOS_CABIR.A was the first malware noticed and this is said to have spread only via the Bluetooth-enabled devices.
There is potential threat through the mobile malware, which is cyber-crime. It occur in the mobile networks such as the social engineering activities, for example SMS or a call to persuading users to provide their personal and financial information. Further, there are other potential threats for mobiles user, such as spyware sneaked into the phones and monitor voice and text traffic, user's web surfing as well as intercepting passwords and account numbers.
If you are planning to buy the latest mobile phone, first you should ensure that the mobile is protected by anti-virus software, lest the new phone device crashes due to virus or phishing attack. Nowadays, the mobile devices can also be infected with mobile malicious software (malware).
Mobile malware is capable by spreading via Bluetooth, MMS, sending SMS message, infecting files, blocking memory card, etc. The threat of mobile phone malware is expected to become a nightmare for mobile phone users in the not too distant future. Mobile threats have been increasing rapidly in recent years, according to the report, which claims that five times as many security events were reported by mobile operators in 2006 than in 2005. Although the number of attacks remains low, this is mirrored by low levels of risk awareness in the corporate and consumer segments.
In June 2004, TrendLabs noticed that mobile phones were vulnerable to such attacks. SYMBOS_CABIR.A was the first malware noticed and this is said to have spread only via the Bluetooth-enabled devices.
There is potential threat through the mobile malware, which is cyber-crime. It occur in the mobile networks such as the social engineering activities, for example SMS or a call to persuading users to provide their personal and financial information. Further, there are other potential threats for mobiles user, such as spyware sneaked into the phones and monitor voice and text traffic, user's web surfing as well as intercepting passwords and account numbers.
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