Cyber-Attacks on Mobile Devices on the Rise

Release Date ‎Feb 8, 2011‎ in Mobiledia

Cyber crooks targeting smartphones: McAfee AFP - ‎Feb 8, 2011‎ SAN FRANCISCO �" Smartphones have become prime targets for hackers and spammers, computer security firm McAfee said. The number of pieces of malicious software, referred to as "malware," surged 46 percent last year as compared with 2009, according to a ...
Mobile Malware Is on the Rise, but Is It a Real Threat? PC Magazine - Peter Pachal - ‎Feb 8, 2011‎ Smartphones and tablets may be the hottest tickets in electronics today, but with that marquee status comes a dark side. Mobile viruses on the rise, and 2010 saw a huge increase in malware on mobile devices, up 46 percent from 2009, ...
McAfee blames Adobe for smartphone insecurity Inquirer - Lawrence Latif - ‎Feb 8, 2011‎ INSECURITY OUTFIT McAfee claims that Adobe's Flash and PDF software are the primary targets for malware authors. In McAfee's fourth quarter threat report the firm said that malware for smartphones grew 46 per cent in 2010 from the ...
Mobile Enterprise: iPhone + Verizon, Mobile Security Threats Loom CMSWire - Marisa Peacock - ‎Feb 10, 2011‎ This week, the iPhone comes to Verizon and issues of mobile security continues to pose threats to users. Starting this morning, loyal Verizon customers can order, buy or otherwise acquire an iPhone. ...
Mobile threats on the rise, says McAfee BCS - ‎Feb 10, 2011‎ The number of threats facing mobile platforms is on the rise, according to a new report. Research recently published by leading security firm McAfee has shown that there was a 'steady growth' of threats during the fourth quarter of 2010. ...
Geinimi Malware Targets Android OS Mobile Phones Techie Insider - Richard Pike - ‎Feb 10, 2011‎ Computers, both laptops and desktops, and Macs, or whatever your preference in gadgets, have known the likes of McAfee, AVG and Avast, a few of the anti-virus software which are consistently offered upon sale or for downloading. ...
Cybercriminals threaten tablets and smart phones ITWorld Canada - Selena Mann - ‎Feb 10, 2011‎ Access to IT World Canada is restricted to registered users, however we're pleased to provide you with 3 temporary guest passes. Obtain unlimited access to all of our content by registering today. For existing registrants, please log in. ...
Hackers Try to Crack Smartphones RetailWire (registration) - George Anderson - ‎Feb 10, 2011‎ A report by the security firm McAfee says the number of cyber attacks on smartphones increased dramatically in 2010. According to the McAfee Threats Report: Fourth Quarter 2010, new mobile malware increased 46 percent in 2010 versus ...
	Symbian OS most threatened mobile platform, McAfee says ITBusiness.ca - Harmeet Singh - ‎Feb 10, 2011‎ A new report from McAfee shows a jump in the number of threats targeting mobile devices. Symbian and Android took the brunt of the attack, and users should take steps to keep secure. Threats to smartphones and tablet devices were increasingly common in ...
Cellphone Security Threats on the Rise: Protect Your Customers! ChannelPro-SMB (blog) - ‎Feb 9, 2011‎ by E. Hom February 9, 2011 12:59 PM According to McAfee, cellphone malware rose 46% over 2010 due to the proliferation of smartphones and tablets, as well as the usage of "Adobe and non-Microsoft environments." McAfee also noted the use of .pdfs and ...
	Adobe is mobile's weakest link, says McAfee THINQ.co.uk - Stewart Meagher - ‎Feb 9, 2011‎ A quarterly report by insecurity outfit McAfee has singled out Adobe products as the best way to ensure your mobile device becomes infested with malware. The Q4 Threat Report pulls no punches when it comes to naming Adobe's PDF Reader and Flash Player ...
	Research: Scammers targeting smartphones and tablet devices uSwitch - ‎Feb 9, 2011‎ Mobile phone scammers are increasingly targeting smartphones and tablets, as development of malicious software for devices increased by almost 50% last year, according to figures. McAfee's Threat Report for the last three months of 2010 said that ...
	No Adobe Flash In iPhone 5: McAfee Highlights RIsks Product Reviews - Peter Chubb - ‎Feb 9, 2011‎ There are reports that mobile malware is on the rise, there are some saying that this a huge issue, while others ask is it a big deal? McAfee has been taking a closer look into this, and believe that it is things like Adobe Flash that makes this a ...
McAfee: 2010 saw steady growth in mobile malware FierceMobileIT - ‎Feb 9, 2011‎ FierceMobileIT provides tools, tips and case studies on how to deploy the latest wireless technologies in the enterprise. Join 37000+ CIOs and senior IT managers who rely on FierceMobileIT for their weekly update. Sign up today. ...
Smartphones are prime targets for spammers, hackers: McAfee Computer Business Review - ‎Feb 8, 2011‎ Smartphones have become prime targets for hackers and spammers, said McAfee in its Threats Report for the final three months of 2010. The computer security company said malware increased 46% last year as compared with 2009. ...
More Malware Attacks on Mobile Devices Connected Internet - ‎Feb 8, 2011‎ Go with the flow. That, it would seem, would be the mojo of hackers. Why? Because now, they are moving their hacking enthusiasm towards the mobile industry. According to McAfee, there is a growth in hacking operations occurring in the mobile devices as ...
	Virus attack on smartphones increases Oneindia - ‎Feb 8, 2011‎ New York, Feb 9: The annual report published by the security firm McAfee found that the virus attack on mobile phones increased by 46 percent in 2010. McAfee said in their report that hackers and developers of malwares are shifting their focus from ...
Mobile malware in 2010 increases by 46 percent Voice & Data Online - Archana Singh - ‎Feb 8, 2011‎ A recent study done by McAfee states that there has been a quantum increase in 2010 in the number of threats to the mobile platform. 'With increased options in technology there is always an increase in number of threats'-This thought was validated by a ...
As Smartphone Sales Ramp Up, New Threats Emerge TAXI Design Network - ‎Feb 8, 2011‎ Security firm McAfee on 8 February released its quarterly threat report revealing new emerging threats to smartphone software. The number of pieces of new mobile malware in 2010 increased 46% compared to the year before, the firm said in a statement. ...
SMEs must secure smartphones against growing number of malware threats, McAfee ... SmartCompany.com.au - Patrick Stafford - ‎Feb 8, 2011‎ Businesses need to make sure all the smartphones under their control have at least a minimal form of encryption and can be remotely wiped or secured if the gadget is lost, security firm McAfee has warned. The comments come as a new report from the ...
	Cyber-Attacks on Mobile Devices on the Rise Mobiledia - Brian McCulloch - ‎Feb 8, 2011‎ Security threats to mobile devices rose 46 percent last year, with Android and Symbian platforms particularly vulnerable, according to security firm McAfee. "During the last several years, we have seen a ...
Surprisingly sophisticated mobile malware targets Android ITworld.com - Kevin Fogarty - ‎Feb 8, 2011‎ The cost of identity theft dropped by a third in the US during 2010, to $37 billion, compared to $56 billion in 2009, according to a survey of consumer fraud from security and financial analysis researchers Javelin Strategy and Research. ...
Smartphone Security Gets Scarier MainStreet - Matt Brownell - ‎Feb 8, 2011‎ NEW YORK (MainStreet) �" As smartphones have become more ubiquitous, so too have viruses and other malware targeting them. According to a new report from McAfee, the problem became much worse in 2010. “Mobile malware and threats have ...
Malware exploding, especially on mobile devices NetworkWorld.com - Joan Goodchild - ‎Feb 8, 2011‎ Two reports find malware growth in the double digits. Mobile devices are the latest favorite cyber crime target says McAfee By Joan Goodchild, CSO Mobile malware is soaring and Adobe is the main vector of attack, according to new figures from security ...
McAfee Report Indicates Increasing Threat to Mobile Security BigNews.biz (press release) - ‎Feb 8, 2011‎ BigNews.Biz - Feb 08,2011 - Over the last few years, mobile penetration has increased across the world. The growing usage of mobile phones in emerging countries such as India and China has played a major role in growth and expansion of the mobile phone ...
Mobile malware on the rise, warns McAfee Labs Infosecurity Magazine (US) - ‎Feb 8, 2011‎ Malware targeting mobile devices increased 46% in the fourth quarter of 2010, according to McAfee Labs' latest threat report. The number of new mobile malware threats has been steadily increasing, from around 600 in the first quarter of 2009 to close ...
Malware Is on the Move, Reports McAfee TechNewsWorld - Mike Martin - ‎Feb 8, 2011‎ Mobile operating systems are the new favorite target of malware, and social engineering remains the favorite old standby for launching attacks. Tried-and-true preventive care works best. "Never give information via email, smartphone or ...
McAfee: Threats to mobile devices on the rise FederalNewsRadio.com - ‎Feb 8, 2011‎ Be honest - you probably can't get through a work day with our your smart phone. But what does all this mobile technology mean for security? McAfee's fourth quarter security survey reveals a steady growth of threats against mobile technology. ...
	McAfee Says Businesses Must Adapt To Combat Cyber Threats ITProPortal - ‎Feb 8, 2011‎ Anti-virus firm McAfee has said that businesses will have to adapt to the changing Internet landscape in order to better combat cyber threats of the future. In a report titled 'A Good Decade for Cybercrime', the company said that cyber threats to ...
	Cell Phone Security Threats on Rise while Spam Decreases DailyTech - ‎Feb 8, 2011‎ Hackers and other nefarious types have always gone after systems that attract the most users (ie Windows for PCs). With the huge increase in the number of users that have smartphones around the world, mobile threats are becoming increasingly common. ...