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Mobile malware tends to loiter in a few "bad neighborhoods" online that you should stay out of anyway. Via Gust MEES 
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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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August 16, 2013 8:37 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. <===
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. <===
Learn more:
- http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-any-use-mostly-for-education-and-free
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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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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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July 4, 2013 6:48 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. 
Zhao KQiang's curator insight,
March 27, 2014 6:52 AM
there is one example of smart phone security. focus on the mobile system Android
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DroidSheep Guard protects your phone from DroidSheep, Faceniff & other hijackers DroidSheep Guard protects your phone from Tools like DroidSheep, Faceniff and other Se... Via Gust MEES
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Security firm Cenzic said it found serious mobile application vulnerabilities, such as dangerous Web service errors, in an analysis of the mobile apps it reviewed in 2012.
An analysis of the thousands of applications reviewed by Web application security firm Cenzic found serious lapses in judgment resulting in gaping holes that could be used by an attacker to siphon off sensitive data from smartphone and tablet owners.
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March 7, 2013 5:49 PM
An analysis of the thousands of applications reviewed by Web application security firm Cenzic found serious lapses in judgment resulting in gaping holes that could be used by an attacker to siphon off sensitive data from smartphone and tablet owners.
Gust MEES's curator insight,
March 7, 2013 5:52 PM
An analysis of the thousands of applications reviewed by Web application security firm Cenzic found serious lapses in judgment resulting in gaping holes that could be used by an attacker to siphon off sensitive data from smartphone and tablet owners.
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By Dancho Danchev
Have you ever received a blank call, and no one was on the other side of the line? What about a similar blank SMS received through your mobile carrier’s Mail2SMS gateway? There’s a high probability that it was a mobile spammer who’s automatically and efficiently verifying the validity of a recently harvested database of mobile numbers, with QA (Quality Assurance) in mind.
These verified databases will be later on used as the foundation for a highly successfulspam/scam/malicious software disseminating campaigns, thanks to the fact that the cybercriminals behind them will no longer be shooting into the dark. How do they do that? What kind of tools do they use?
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Malware attacks on mobile devices are on the rise. Lookout and Avast can help protect your smartphone from hackers and thieves.
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- http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-any-use-mostly-for-education-and-free?tag=Mobile-Security
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Zhao KQiang's curator insight,
March 27, 2014 7:03 AM
focus on the how apps effect on the phone security it recall me to check the apps of my phone
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Named by PCWorld USA as one of the Top 100 products of 2011 Free antivirus and malware protection for Android smartphones and tablets this is one of PCWorld USA’s Top ... Via Gust MEES
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NQ Mobile is the leader in mobile security, providing top rated mobile apps to protect your mobile device from malware, spyware, theft, and loss.
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Facebook has introduced three security updates for protecting its mobile users: a code generator, the ability to report unwanted content on your phone, and improved mobile recovery flows. The code generator should make it easier to confirm logins made on new devices, as users will be able to receive Login Approval codes through their Facebook Application and via SMS, so it will work regardless of whether the users have cellular or Internet access.
Read more: http://www.net-security.org/secworld.php?id=13065
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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. Via Gust MEES
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July 7, 2013 5:01 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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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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McAfee has delivered a whitelisting security solution for Android based embedded systems. McAfee Application Control for Androidresides in the Android kernel, embedded in the operating system and provides protection from the installation or execution of a malicious application on an Android-based device. McAfee also provides protection at the application layer to Android devices.
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There are some surprising numbers available that tell a dark story about mobile apps and what they can be doing on your device.
By now you've read about malicious apps that leak privacy data, but do you realize how serious it really is? If not, you'd better pay attention to the following statistics gathered by Symantec*. And if you think that Google Play is 100% safe, it isn't. I have some data that yields some shocking results about the number of malicious apps waiting to grab your data.
===> Unfortunately, the playing surface for Internet naughtiness has changed in the past couple of years and you need to know that it's only getting worse. <===
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March 4, 2013 11:06 AM
===> Unfortunately, the playing surface for Internet naughtiness has changed in the past couple of years and you need to know that it's only getting worse. <===
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- http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-any-use-mostly-for-education-and-free
alistairm 's curator insight,
March 5, 2013 3:35 AM
Oh dear - the world of technology seems to be one step forward two steps back but these issues are important especially of we are going to be using mobile devices in education and promoting BYOD approaches.
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Description Protects your online privacy by warning about using the Internet in potentially unsafe locations, such as unprotected WiFi hotspots in hotels, and provides a safe and trustworthy connection with a VPN service subscription, or using your own VPN settings. Via Gust MEES
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January 19, 2013 7:29 AM
Description
Protects your online privacy by warning about using the Internet in potentially unsafe locations, such as unprotected WiFi hotspots in hotels, and provides a safe and trustworthy connection with a VPN service subscription, or using your own VPN settings.
===> A MUST when using public WiFi!!! <===
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Free anti-virus for your Android devices Sophos Mobile Security is a lightweight app which protects your Android device without reducing performance or battery life. U... Via Gust MEES
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(Phys.org)—Spyware sold legally can infect BlackBerrys, iPhones, and other mobile devices, according to a study from two security researchers at the University of Toronto Munk School of Global Affairs' Citizen Lab.
Gust MEES: NOBODY IS PERFECT!
Read more: http://phys.org/news/2012-09-toronto-mobile-spyware-shadow.html
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VERACODE: Mobile Security for the Rest of Us! Join Joe IT and his blissfully unaware mobile device user Joe Worker as they navigate together the perils of BYOD. It’s a whimsical look at a serious subject and readers walk away with Ten Tips to secure their device.
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Read more about VERACODE here:
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Mobile malware tends to loiter in a few "bad neighborhoods" online that you should stay out of anyway.