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Smartphone Security

Smartphone Security. Preview. Smartphone overview Platform comparison App Construction Smartphone malware and viruses Security threats Keeping your Smartphone clean. Going Mobile. Operating Systems. 3 Major Phone Operating Systems iSO Andriod Windows Phone. Video.

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Smartphone Security

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  1. Smartphone Security

  2. Preview • Smartphone overview • Platform comparison • App Construction • Smartphone malware and viruses • Security threats • Keeping your Smartphone clean

  3. Going Mobile

  4. Operating Systems • 3 Major Phone Operating Systems • iSO • Andriod • Windows Phone

  5. Video • http://youtu.be/6XIEqFp2gtY

  6. Platform Comparison

  7. Applications

  8. App Construction • Choose a platform • xCode for iOS • Java/Python for Android • Browse app store for ideas • Register to be an app developer • Download guides/tutorials online • Test app frequently throughout creation

  9. Smartphone Viruses and Malware • Unwanted Executable File • Spreads via app downloads • Multimedia Messaging Service(MMS) attachments • Bluetooth transfers

  10. Common Virus Spreading Activities • App downloading • Uploading information from computer • File transfer between phones (Bluetooth)

  11. Android Poses Security Risk • Malware Architect’sDream • Apps are often rushed to the market • Creates a potential window for nasty apps to slip through • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKogTGD9ikg

  12. Droid Security Risks • AWOL Androids • Flimsy passwords • Naked data • Unsafe surfing (Lack of visibility and control, especially Facebook) • Nosey apps • Repackaged and fraudulent apps • Android malware • Fake anti-malware (rogue antivirus) • Lack of visibility and control

  13. Biggest Threat • Clicking on links that lead to downloading viruses and malware

  14. Target Locked • Symbian is the leading target for attacks • Many viruses are developed in Russia and China, much like they are for PC

  15. Special Guests (common viruses) • Droid Dream • SW Secure Phone • Geinimi • Botnet-like composure • Trojan that compromises significant amounts of personal data off phone

  16. Ikee Worm • Affects jailbrokeniPhones • Changes background to picture of Rick Astley • Result of user not changing default password for phone • Moral of the story – don’t jailbreak phones

  17. 3D Anti-Terrorist PDA Poker Art • Windows Mobile attacker • Masks itself as an app • Makes phone call internationally, racking up bills

  18. Keeping SmartphonesSecure • Don’t jailbreak or alter devices • Don’t install suspicious apps • Avoid unreliable websites • Install virus vaccines • Utilize secure Wi-Fi • Turn off Bluetooth when not in use

  19. iPhoneTips • Enable auto-lock • Enable passcode lock • Use Wi-Fi safely • Browse via Safari • Set device usage restrictions

  20. Use Protection • BullGuard • SMobile • Kaspersky • ESET • Lookout Premium • Norton • F-Secure • BitDefender • NetQin • SimWorks

  21. Norton Smartphone Security 5.0 • Pros • Provides malware protection and security if lost or stolen • Cons • Lacks GPS locate device if lost or stolen

  22. BullGuard Antivirus • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTu1wHtHqoI&feature=BF&list=PLB9404F6CCA3CF70B&index=3

  23. Take Away Best defense is a good offense. • Install updates ASAP • Avoid apps from websites you don’t trust • Surf Smart

  24. Questions?

  25. Citations • http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/312712/mobile-phone-viruses-alert • http://www.bnet.com/blog/technology-business/mobile-malware-symbian-is-worst-apple-and-google-nearly-tied/9590 • http://www.csoonline.com/article/653413/facebook-is-biggest-mobile-malware-threat-says-security-firm • http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/personal-technology/How-to-protect-your-smartphone-from-viruses-and-malware-118370124.html • http://www.esecurityplanet.com/article.php/3928646/Top-10-Android-Security-Risks.htm • http://www.bnet.com/blog/technology-business/want-to-protect-your-emails-don-8217t-use-these-11-android-and-iphone-email-apps/8296?tag=content;drawer-container • http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110322006179/en/AVG-Study-Reveals-Alarming-Complacency-Users-Mobile • http://fbtubt.wordpress.com/ • http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2009/11/08/iphone-worm-discovered-wallpaper-rick-astley-photo/

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