WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Do you think it’s safe to access sensitive data on your mobile phone? Perhaps you should think again. The growth of malicious programs designed to target cell phones is skyrocketing.

For more information on how to prevent malware from taking over your phone, see Stay safe using your mobile smartphone at:

Password protect your phone

http://kb.mcgill.ca/it/protect-your-mobile

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WHAT IS MOBILE MALWARE?

Malware is software with a malicious purpose. It may be designed to disable your phone, remotely control your device, or steal valuable information. Mobile malware uses the same techniques as PC malware to infect mobile devices.

The Real Dangers of Malware

Bank account passwords are stolen.

Phone data is deleted.

Device is “bricked” and needs replacing.

Private information is captured.

The phone is forced to send messages to premium numbers.

Malware-infected devices can be used by botnet owners to launch

attacks on digital targets.

http://kb.mcgill.ca/it/protect-your-mobile

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PROTECT YOUR MOBILE DEVICE

Download apps from third-party application repositories

Access banking or shopping sites over a public Wi-Fi connection

Leave your mobile device unattended in public places

DON´T

Install a mobile security app

Make sure the OS and software are up to date at all times

Download apps from reputable sites and closely review app permission requests

Use a strong, complex password

Make sure to check the feedback from other users before installing the

program from an app store

DO

Use a personal firewall

Turn off Bluetooth and other connections when not in use

Jailbreakyour phone

Leave your “Wi-Fi ad-hoc mode” on

http://kb.mcgill.ca/it/protect-your-mobile

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