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Flaws in Samsung Phones Allow Hackers to Make Calls, Install Apps and Change Settings
Two of the vulnerabilities can be leveraged to silently install highly privileged apps without requiring any user interaction. A different issue can be exploited by an attacker to send SMS messages without requiring the android.permission.SEND_SMS permission. 
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Outside of the IT department, most users think that viruses are the only threat to their computing equipment. Many believe that malware doesn't affect mobile devices at all. An educated user is a safer user.
Gust MEES's insight:
===> An educated user is a safer user. <===
Most of them apply also to schools...
A very important point, with most people don't apply BUT which is necessary, a MUST is:
Educate your users - "The second most important BYOD security defense: user awareness, ...it might be the most important non-hardware, non-software solution available. An informed user is a user who behaves more responsibly and takes fewer risks with valuable company data, including email."
- http://www.zdnet.com/the-second-most-important-byod-security-defense-user-awareness-7000011738/
Check also:
- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/07/11/cyberhygiene-hygiene-for-ict-in-education-and-business/
- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/07/07/bring-your-own-device-advantages-dangers-and-risks/
Gust MEES's curator insight,
March 4, 2013 4:07 PM
===> An educated user is a safer user. <===
Most of them apply also to schools...
A very important point, with most people don't apply BUT which is necessary, a MUST is:
Educate your users - "The second most important BYOD security defense: user awareness, ...it might be the most important non-hardware, non-software solution available. An informed user is a user who behaves more responsibly and takes fewer risks with valuable company data, including email."
- http://www.zdnet.com/the-second-most-important-byod-security-defense-user-awareness-7000011738/
Check also:
- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/07/11/cyberhygiene-hygiene-for-ict-in-education-and-business/
- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/07/07/bring-your-own-device-advantages-dangers-and-risks/
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F5 Networks announced the findings of its 2013 RSA Security Trends Survey, which revealed that organizations are struggling to keep pace with the changing face of security. Respondents were RSA attendees with IT responsibilities over planning, management, oversight, or implementation of security. BYOD is seen as critical in an organization’s ability to achieve the level of security it desires, yet a sizeable number of organizations are not taking the appropriate steps to address it. Most (75%) see BYOD as being prevalent in their organization.Furthermore, two-thirds (66%) see BYOD as having a somewhat to extremely high impact on security.Despite this, one-third (35%) say they are not prepared to provide adequate security to protect against threats associated with BYOD.
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BYOD is creating new challenges for IT. The top two sources of frustration were onboarding and then supporting the increasing number and variety of personal devices, far outranking even security concerns. The survey also found that IT is increasingly losing control of mobility budgets as departments assume greater responsibility for mobile initiatives. The number of enterprises in which IT manages the mobility spend has dropped to 48 percent, down from 53 percent in 2011. Forty (40) percent of companies' mobility budgets are now managed by non-IT departments.
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A MUST read!
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- https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/07/07/bring-your-own-device-advantages-dangers-and-risks/
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Spoofing, banking attacks, authentication flaws, and more top the list of 2012's biggest mobile security headaches
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December 27, 2012 12:41 PM
Check out also my #curation here:
- http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-any-use-mostly-for-education-and-free?tag=Mobile-Security
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Information technology and high-speed Internet are great enablers of small business success, but with the benefits comes the need to guard against growing cyber threats. As larger companies take steps to secure their systems, less secure small businesses are easier targets for cyber criminals. In October 2012, the FCC re-launched Small Biz Cyber Planner 2.0, an online resource to help small businesses create customized cybersecurity plans. Use this tool to create and save a custom cyber security plan for your company, choosing from a menu of expert advice to address your specific business needs and concerns.
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A MUST for Education and Business! Especially for "Bring Your Own Device" (BYOD)
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A MUST also for Education, very easy to generate and which gives YOU the necessary knowledge to have a good Cyber-Security, please read it and test it!
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Mobile Device Security: What Senior Managers Should Know
This article provides clear, practical guidance on how you can make sure mobile ===> devices are a benefit rather than a risk for your organization. <===
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New malware attacks are targeting smart phones, and experts say banking institutions aren't doing enough to detect and prevent those attacks.
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Despite Android’s dominance in the mobile threat landscape, the Symbian malware scene is far from dead. 21 new families and variants were discovered in the third quarter of 2012, a 17% increase compared to the second quarter.
Read more, a MUST: http://www.net-security.org/malware_news.php?id=2314
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While mobile device management will always be in use in the enterprise, thankfully, a better option exists.
In fact, it seems the only group not excited about BYOD is IT – the ones who have to figure out how to keep sensitive corporate information safe. IT's consternation over BYOD is made worse by the fact that many think mobile device management (MDM) is the only tool available to contain the risks associated with BYOD, which is not the case.
MDM will always have a place in the enterprise because BYOD will simply never be the right approach for every employee. However, when it comes to BYOD implementations, MDM is not ideal. Thankfully, a better option exists. Mobile application management (MAM) presents an intriguing option for preparing for and avoiding the hazards of BYOD.
Read more, a MUST: http://www.scmarketscope.com/mdm-and-byod-a-square-peg-for-a-round-hole/article/260623/
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GAO report to Congress takes a close look at mobile security issues...
Combine the lack of security with the fact that mobile devices are being targeted by cybercriminals and you have a bad situation. For example, the number of variants of malicious software aimed at mobile devices has reportedly risen from about 14,000 to 40,000 or about 185% in less than a year, the GAO stated.
Gust MEES: a MUST READ for anybody using m-Learning and "Bring Your Own Device" (Hashtag on Twitter = #BYOD)
Read more: http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/091912-mobile-security-262581.html?hpg1=bn
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A team of Android security experts successfully hacked a Samsung Galaxy S3 by revealing two Android exploits at the Mobile Pwn2Own competition at EUSecWest in Amsterdam.
Read more: http://www.hotforsecurity.com/blog/zero-day-exploit-found-on-samsung-galaxy-s3-3591.html
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Half of companies have lost a device with important company data on it, causing security implications for over a fifth of organizations, according to Varonis.
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Businesses need extreme security measures to combat extreme threats. Here are ten best practices that provide defense against the majority of all security threats.
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Most of them apply also to schools...
A very important point, with most people don't apply BUT which is necessary, a MUST is:
Educate your users - "The second most important BYOD security defense: user awareness, ...it might be the most important non-hardware, non-software solution available. An informed user is a user who behaves more responsibly and takes fewer risks with valuable company data, including email."
- http://www.zdnet.com/the-second-most-important-byod-security-defense-user-awareness-7000011738/
Check also:
- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/07/11/cyberhygiene-hygiene-for-ict-in-education-and-business/
- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/07/07/bring-your-own-device-advantages-dangers-and-risks/
Gust MEES's curator insight,
March 4, 2013 3:59 PM
===> An educated user is a safer user. <===
Most of them apply also to schools...
A very important point, with most people don't apply BUT which is necessary, a MUST is:
Educate your users - "The second most important BYOD security defense: user awareness, ...it might be the most important non-hardware, non-software solution available. An informed user is a user who behaves more responsibly and takes fewer risks with valuable company data, including email."
- http://www.zdnet.com/the-second-most-important-byod-security-defense-user-awareness-7000011738/
Check also:
- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/07/11/cyberhygiene-hygiene-for-ict-in-education-and-business/
- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/07/07/bring-your-own-device-advantages-dangers-and-risks/
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People may think their shiny new smartphones and tablets are safe from hackers and malicious software, but that isn't the case, Internet security
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![Managing Mobile Privacy | Security Intelligence Blog [Infographic] | ICT Security-Sécurité PC et Internet | Scoop.it](https://img.scoop.it/m8EBNAOuN5Zr7PdORj8fTDl72eJkfbmt4t8yenImKBVvK0kTmF0xjctABnaLJIm9)
Trend Micro infographic on how users can manage their privacy while using their mobile devices.
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A MUST have Infographic to understand the risks!!!
Gust MEES's curator insight,
February 4, 2013 8:13 AM
A MUST have Infographic to understand the risks!!! SHOULD be pinned in any schools!
Nqobile Martha's curator insight,
May 29, 2014 9:05 AM
PRIVACY AND ICT The whys and wherefores of privacy
Privacy is a sensitive subject to which people attach great importance. The only problem is that they do not know exactly why. Still, if it is so important then it is also necessary to establish why that is the case. It is therefore the task of ethicists to clarify the relevant theoretical arguments and practical implications. Any topics that touch on privacy, such as the electronic files on patients (efp) and cameras in public spaces therefore soon become topics of heated social and political debate. People appreciate the advantages of new information technology but are at the same time alarmed to realize that so much is known about them. It is often emotions that play a decisive role because the relevant arguments are difficult to formulate not to mention weigh up.
Nqobile Martha's curator insight,
May 29, 2014 9:08 AM
PRIVACY AND ICT The whys and wherefores of privacy
Privacy is a sensitive subject to which people attach great importance. The only problem is that they do not know exactly why. Still, if it is so important then it is also necessary to establish why that is the case. It is therefore the task of ethicists to clarify the relevant theoretical arguments and practical implications. Any topics that touch on privacy, such as the electronic files on patients (efp) and cameras in public spaces therefore soon become topics of heated social and political debate. People appreciate the advantages of new information technology but are at the same time alarmed to realize that so much is known about them. It is often emotions that play a decisive role because the relevant arguments are difficult to formulate not to mention weigh up.
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With a new year come new challenges. But while many see bringyourowndevice gaining momentum, more organizations may be ready to issue their own handhelds to employees.
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Au même titre que les années passées, les appareils connectés et en particulier les tablettes et les smartphones, seront sûrement dans de nombreuses (...)
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An infographic from security-testing company Veracode explores the rise of data breaches and what it could mean for businesses and consumers.
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Article by Neil DuPaul
The BYOD revolution. You’ve heard of it, you know it’s coming, some believe it’s already here. Is it inevitable? Will it change the way we do business? No matter what you believe, you need to understand the security threats that come along with BYOD and how to best protect yourself and your business against them. Join Joe Worker and Joe IT as we walk you through the basics of BYOD and mobile security!
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McAfee released a new report which explores techniques in cybercrime as well as the global evolution of cyber exploits. It uncovers new details of “Operation High Roller,” tracks that ===> mobile malware almost doubled the previous quarter’s total, <=== and reveals an all-time high in database breaches.
Read more, a MUST: http://www.net-security.org/malware_news.php?id=2318
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The return of IM worms, such as the recent Skype threat, underscores a risk that IT managers face in an increasingly BYO world.
It was an early form of consumerization with people bringing the applications they used in their personal lives into the workplace. Call it a “BYOA” approach: Bring Your Own Application. Always being ready to adapt to emerging trends, attackers started crafting malware that would exploit the weaknesses these new applications introduced into the workplace. Attackers adapted methods that worked so well with email worms like the ILOVEYOU worm of 2000 to create a new kind of worm that could spread even faster over IM networks.
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- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/07/07/bring-your-own-device-advantages-dangers-and-risks/
- http://www.scoop.it/t/securite-pc-et-internet?tag=BYOD
- http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching?tag=BYOD
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Read more, a MUST: http://consumerization.trendmicro.com/dont-let-byod-become-byov-bring-your-own-viruses/
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The BYOD trend will make cyber security more complex Of the tips put forward by IDC, the first one is perhaps the most obvious and perhaps the reasons why the BYOD trend has caused so many headaches.
“The consensus is that BYOD is now a given. Whether you want it or not, employees will do your work on their own devices,” says Infosec commentator Stilgherrian.
“So your choice is whether to have a policy that acknowledges that and lays out the ground rules, or try to ban it and end up with an infestation of unknown and uncontrolled devices.”
However, as many enterprises are currently finding out, controlling and securing data on multiple devices is a lot easier said than done.
Read more, a MUST: http://technologyspectator.com.au/byod-security-commandments
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Antivirus app for Android expected to be integrated into Sophos mobile-device management...
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Two of the vulnerabilities can be leveraged to silently install highly privileged apps without requiring any user interaction. A different issue can be exploited by an attacker to send SMS messages without requiring the android.permission.SEND_SMS permission.
Another vulnerability can be used to silently make phone calls, send emails and SMSs, and perform “almost any action.”