Trend Micro, it has been observed that the Android-based smartphones suffered increasing attacks criminals in the world maya.Menurut International Data Corporation (IDC), of nearly 1.8 billion mobile phones will ship this year compared to 1.7 billion units in 2011. By the end of 2016, 2.3 billion mobile phones will be shipped to distribution channels. IDC predicts that Android-based devices will continue to be the biggest-selling smartphone in the next five years, and its market share will peak this year. "In fact, the number of mobile malware detected by Trend Micro has doubled in the past one month. It is beyond our initial projections for the month, "said David Rohan, Country Manager & Regional Director South East Asia Region, Trend Micro.Tambahan data from Trend Micro revealed details of the behavior of the 10 families of malware. Fake apps (applications false) is a The most dominant with the amount of about 30 percent. Next is the data stealers (data theft) by 21 percent. Adware is ranked third with 18 percent. Abusers Premium Service is at 14 percent while Rooter / RAT and malicious downloaders are each at 13 percent and 4 percent. "The increasing popularity of Android-based devices are present, as well as its use by criminals in cyberspace. Two of the famous Android malware variants, namely RuFraud9 and DroidDreamLight10, have caused some annoyance to millions of users as they lose data and sometimes money, "added Rohan.Insiden data loss due to a personal device is not equipped with appropriate security systems. Thus, more and more devices that are not controlled by IT administrators in storing or accessing corporate data. According to Information Week survey 2012 Mobile Security, 86 percent of organizations support or plan to support BYOD. However, the survey also showed that only 20 percent of organizations have a system that can detect malware on all hardware platforms they miliki.Sementara most mobile threats come in the form of malicious applications, Trend Micro hopes cyber criminals will go after any application Official line with the vulnerability or coding errors that can occur theft or exposure of user data. However, Trend also noted that very few app developers have a vulnerability handling and remediation process matang.Secara common mobile threats include, Trojans and worms, and requires user intervention to spread it. Some mobile threats include spyware that can record the number out and record the conversation. This encourages employees to privacy violations, identity theft, and violation of intellectual property rights of the company.
To protect against the threats of mobile devices, one can do the following:
Implement an antivirus solution for mobile devices, such as Trend Micro Mobile Security.
Keeping all smartphone operating systems and security software still uses the latest.
Educate employees about the latest threats, symptoms are infected, and how to protect mobile devices.
Keep keeping anti-virus protection is enabled on the smartphone.
Apply best practices for the security of your PC on your mobile device.
Seek IT support when the main engine is getting slow after doing synch-up with your smartphone.
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