With wireless payment systems and mobile shopping apps becoming more popular it is also possible that the malware will be able to intercept credit card details. Also, text messaging that is sometimes used to send banking codes could be used by the criminals to get sensitive information. If you are considering using a mobile payment system for your business, make sure it is tested and secure.
Malware has been found on all of the current phones and operating systems, including the iPhone and the Android phones.
One of the main ways that the malware can access your phone is through the Wi-Fi networks and Bluetooth. Because the smartphone can easily be connected to wireless networks this can make it easier to download the malware. You can avoid this happening to your phone by only using secure and trusted Wi-Fi networks and by only accepting Bluetooth connections from people whom you know and keeping the Bluetooth switched off when you aren’t using it.
Email has always been a popular target for the hackers and with text messaging being so popular, they have also used this to spread the malware as well as phishing scams to try to steal your identity. It is a good idea to apply the same precautions you use before opening a strange email before opening a suspicious text.
Mobile security is becoming more and more important especially for businesses and it is a good idea to implement some security measures in order to avoid the malware spreading. You can, for example, always use a password for your phone so no one else can use it if it is stolen and only download apps from official sites and not third parties.
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