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Smartphone Security
As if worrying about security on your computer wasn’t enough, your smartphone is increasingly becoming a significant target.
Besides the standard virus and worm attacks via email attachments, one recent attack used the phone’s bluetooth capabilities to spread between other nearby bluetooth-enabled devices.
Research indicates that a significant amount of the problem is that, while many users know to be careful on their home computer, many people feel their phone is more immune to security threats. Not so. The article’s suggestion – “treat your smartphone like a computer, not a telephone.”
Unfortunately, there are many people who don’t treat their home computer security properly, much less their smartphone security. People need to continue to be educated about internet security. If you’re going to fall for a phishing attack on your home computer, you’re probably going to fall for anything on your smartphone. Awareness is key.
News article: http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/10/25/smartphone.security/index.html