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There has been a veritable parade of headlines and news stories in even the mainstream consumer press about the increasing security risk presented by smartphones – a.k.a. the small yet powerful computers that most of us carry around in our pockets.
===> Trend Micro recently released data showing that there will be more than one million malware variants in the market by the end of this year. <=== 
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Yesterday's iOS 7 update brought a slew of bug fixes, 80 in total, to Apple devices.
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In late May we reported on the details of Backdoor.AndroidOS.Obad.a, the most sophisticated mobile Trojan to date. At the time we had almost no information about how this piece of malware gets onto mobile devices.
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Norton interviews with Internet Security expert Marian Merritt on the steps we can take to ensure that our mobile devices - our tablets and smartphones - are...
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Up to now, mobile malware were certainly growing, but still minor compared to PC malware. Well, this is about to change. We have recently acknowledged a mobile malware getting in our top 10 virus activity, where usually there were only PC malware. The (sad) winner is Android/Plankton.B!tr, with a record prevalence of 4.42% (note: prevalence is the number of new hits in a given time frame divided by the number of fortigates reporting during that same interval of time). This would currently rank it as the 6th most active virus - PC malware included. Actually, Plankton (also known as Counterclank and NewyearL) is a very intrusive form of advertisement which changes your browser’s home page, adds bookmarks, shortcuts or records your search queries. Some other AV vendors classify it as an adware, anyway, what’s for sure is that end-users won’t want it on their phones… and the fact is that it is more and more wide spread… ===> This definitely is a new milestone in mobile malware’s history. I take the opportunity to draw your attention on the mobile world. <===
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This would currently rank it as the 6th most active virus - PC malware included. Actually, Plankton (also known as Counterclank and NewyearL) is a very intrusive form of advertisement which changes your browser’s home page, adds bookmarks, shortcuts or records your search queries. Some other AV vendors classify it as an adware, anyway, what’s for sure is that end-users won’t want it on their phones… and the fact is that it is more and more wide spread…
===> This definitely is a new milestone in mobile malware’s history. I take the opportunity to draw your attention on the mobile world. <===
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Summer 2013 App Reputation Report to examine the hidden behaviors behind free and paid mobile apps
The cloud-based, fully automated Appthority App Risk Management Service performed static, dynamic and behavioral app analysis on the 400 most popular free and paid apps on the iOS and Android platforms.
Appthority analyzed each app for particular behaviors within a test environment . Highlights from the App Reputation Report are:
- Overall, 83% of the most popular apps are associated with security risks and privacy issues.
- iOS apps exhibited more risky behaviors than Android apps. 91% of iOS apps exhibit at least one risky behavior, as compared to 80% of Android apps.
- 95% of the top free apps and 77.5% of the top paid apps exhibited at least one risky behavior.
- 78% of the most popular free Android apps identify the user's ID (UDID).
- Even though Apple prohibits its developers from accessing the UDID, 5.5% of the tested iOS apps still do.
- 72% of the top free apps track for the user's location, compared to 41% of paid apps.
- Although paid apps already generate revenue when downloaded, 59% of paid iOS and 24% of paid Android apps still support in-app purchasing.
- Furthermore, 39% of paid iOS and 16% of paid Android apps still share data with ad networks.
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From social networking to online shopping, banking, and surfing the web – precautions are needed to ensure our phones and our information are safe from malware attacks and cybercriminals. Learn more about smartphone security.
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Why You Need Mac Antivirus Software. Learn more:
- http://www.scoop.it/t/apple-mac-ios4-ipad-iphone-and-in-security
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July 7, 2013 5:04 AM
Why You Need Mac Antivirus Software. Learn more:
- http://www.scoop.it/t/apple-mac-ios4-ipad-iphone-and-in-security
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Principal Security experts are confident that in the next months we will assist to the explosion for Android botnets and in general of mobile cyber threats.
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As with computer malware, the FakeAV app on Android devices coaxes users into purchasing full version software in order to remove infections. Pop-ups will ap...
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Check it out and beware of the malware!!!
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Fake antivirus, also called scareware, is a well-known Windows problem. Symantec researchers have found fake antivirus aimed at Android devices, and it's even nastier.
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Naturally Hamada advises using Norton Mobile Security for protection. PCMag's own Editors' Choice in this area Bitdefender Mobile Security and Antivirus 1.2.3; Lookout Mobile Security Premium held the Editors' Choice honor previously.
===> Whichever you choose, it does seem you'd be wise to protect your Android phone. <===
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June 25, 2013 9:43 AM
Naturally Hamada advises using Norton Mobile Security for protection. PCMag's own Editors' Choice in this area Bitdefender Mobile Security and Antivirus 1.2.3; Lookout Mobile Security Premium held the Editors' Choice honor previously.
===> Whichever you choose, it does seem you'd be wise to protect your Android phone. <===
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June 16, 2013 5:33 AM
This creates the inmediate possibility to go forward in schools (in developed countries).
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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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The biometrics hacking team of the Chaos Computer Club (CCC) has successfully bypassed the biometric security of Apple's TouchID using easy everyday means. A fingerprint of the phone user, photographed from a glass surface, was enough to create a fake finger that could unlock an iPhone 5s secured with TouchID.
This demonstrates – again – that fingerprint biometrics is unsuitable as access control method and should be avoided.
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The biometrics hacking team of the Chaos Computer Club (CCC) has successfully bypassed the biometric security of Apple's TouchID using easy everyday means. A fingerprint of the phone user, photographed from a glass surface, was enough to create a fake finger that could unlock an iPhone 5s secured with TouchID.
This demonstrates – again – that fingerprint biometrics is unsuitable as access control method and should be avoided.
Learn more:
- http://www.scoop.it/t/apple-mac-ios4-ipad-iphone-and-in-security
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September 22, 2013 4:47 PM
The biometrics hacking team of the Chaos Computer Club (CCC) has successfully bypassed the biometric security of Apple's TouchID using easy everyday means. A fingerprint of the phone user, photographed from a glass surface, was enough to create a fake finger that could unlock an iPhone 5s secured with TouchID.
This demonstrates – again – that fingerprint biometrics is unsuitable as access control method and should be avoided.
Learn more:
- http://www.scoop.it/t/apple-mac-ios4-ipad-iphone-and-in-security
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September 22, 2013 4:50 PM
The biometrics hacking team of the Chaos Computer Club (CCC) has successfully bypassed the biometric security of Apple's TouchID using easy everyday means. A fingerprint of the phone user, photographed from a glass surface, was enough to create a fake finger that could unlock an iPhone 5s secured with TouchID.
This demonstrates – again – that fingerprint biometrics is unsuitable as access control method and should be avoided.
Learn more: - http://www.scoop.it/t/securite-pc-et-internet/?tag=biometrics
- http://www.scoop.it/t/apple-mac-ios4-ipad-iphone-and-in-security
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BYOD Security Issues: How safe is the common practice for employees to Bring their Own Device into work?
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September 17, 2013 8:23 AM
A myriad of threats: * Employers often cannot assess data breach exposure on unmanaged BYODs *Lost or stolen BYODs that contain sensitive data, with less than 1 in 4 can be remotely wiped. * When BYODs bypass inbound filters normally applied to corporate devices, they’re vulnerable to malware and the list goes on and on 
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September 24, 2013 10:12 AM
Now that you know it, so DONT- BYOD!!! Got it?
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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. <===
Learn more:
- http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-any-use-mostly-for-education-and-free
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August 16, 2013 8:40 AM
===> 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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Les utilisateurs de smartphones ne sont pas à l'abri des pirates informatiques.
De mars 2012 à mars 2013, le nombre de programmes malveillants introduits subrepticement dans les smartphones a bondi de 614%, a calculé le cabinet Juniper, basé en Californie.
Celui-ci montre, dans une étude, que le système d'exploitation de Google, Android, est particulièrement touché par ces attaques informatiques: il est concerné par 92% des attaques.
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De mars 2012 à mars 2013, le nombre de programmes malveillants introduits subrepticement dans les smartphones a bondi de 614%, a calculé le cabinet Juniper, basé en Californie.
Celui-ci montre, dans une étude, que le système d'exploitation de Google, Android, est particulièrement touché par ces attaques informatiques: il est concerné par 92% des attaques.
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August 2, 2013 7:28 AM
De mars 2012 à mars 2013, le nombre de programmes malveillants introduits subrepticement dans les smartphones a bondi de 614%, a calculé le cabinet Juniper, basé en Californie.
Celui-ci montre, dans une étude, que le système d'exploitation de Google, Android, est particulièrement touché par ces attaques informatiques: il est concerné par 92% des attaques.
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Hackers have come up with an ingenious way to bypass the Microsoft's AutoRun protection measures present on Windows 7 and Windows 8 by making the flash drive pretend it's a keyboard.
===> Think you're safe because you use OS X or Linux? Think again! There are devices being marketed that claim to be able to get infiltrate these operating systems too. <===
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===> Think you're safe because you use OS X or Linux? Think again! There are devices being marketed that claim to be able to get infiltrate these operating systems too. <===
Nobody Is Perfect!!!
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July 30, 2013 4:48 PM
===> Think you're safe because you use OS X or Linux? Think again! There are devices being marketed that claim to be able to get infiltrate these operating systems too. <===
Nobody Is Perfect!!!
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New research has shown that the vast majority of businesses are exposing sensitive corporate data to cyber criminals by failing to implement effective BYOD strategies.
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Meanwhile, nearly 80 per cent of respondents said they haven’t educated staff on the risks of BYOD. Learn more: - http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/07/07/bring-your-own-device-advantages-dangers-and-risks/
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July 18, 2013 4:34 AM
Meanwhile, nearly 80 per cent of respondents said they haven’t educated staff on the risks of BYOD.
Learn more:
- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/07/07/bring-your-own-device-advantages-dangers-and-risks/
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Security researchers have discovered a vulnerability that could allow attackers to take full control of most Android smartphones
The vulnerability allows hackers to modify an app without breaking its cryptographic signature, according to Jeff Forristal, chief technology officer (CTO) at mobile security firm Bluebox.
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The vulnerability allows hackers to modify an app without breaking its cryptographic signature, according to Jeff Forristal, chief technology officer (CTO) at mobile security firm Bluebox.
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July 4, 2013 6:45 AM
The vulnerability allows hackers to modify an app without breaking its cryptographic signature, according to Jeff Forristal, chief technology officer (CTO) at mobile security firm Bluebox.
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The vulnerability allows hackers to modify an app without breaking its cryptographic signature, according to Jeff Forristal, chief technology officer (CTO) at mobile security firm Bluebox. 
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March 27, 2014 6:52 AM
there is one example of smart phone security. focus on the mobile system Android
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Open Wi-Fi networks can be a godsend when you need them. Michael P. Kassner interviews a network-security expert who explains why bad guys like them e
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March 28, 2014 6:24 AM
consider about free wifi is security or not, when you start to connect it ,just takes few seconds to check the security setting
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11 sample BYOT policies to help a school or district create their own.
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June 6, 2013 8:59 PM
I've seen folks asking for this info on twitter. Hope this helps.
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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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===> Trend Micro recently released data showing that there will be more than one million malware variants in the market by the end of this year. <===
Learn more:
- http://www.scoop.it/t/securite-pc-et-internet/?tag=Mobile-Security
- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/07/07/bring-your-own-device-advantages-dangers-and-risks/
- http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-any-use-mostly-for-education-and-free