How To Protect Yourself From Mobile Malware: New Research Shows Increased Threats to Mobile Devices

MoneyTips : Jan 7, 2019
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Apple/iOS users, don't be smug. You're in jeopardy, too.

[CBN News] Do you take mobile device security as seriously as you should? You probably connect to the Internet more on mobile devices than you do on desktops—especially on smartphones since you're likely never far away from yours. (Photo: Creative Commons-Pixabay)

According to the 2018 Symantec Internet Security Threat Report, newly discovered malware for mobile devices increased by 54% in 2017 compared to 2016. According to the report, over 26,000 mobile malware variations exist for your security system to fend off—and surely more appeared during 2018.

In 2017, malware was blocked from mobile devices nearly 24,000 times per day on average—and those are just known failed attempts. In addition, over 3,500 ransomware apps were blocked each month.

Even if your system successfully fends off malware, you could be plagued with "grayware"—programs that aren't classified as malware but are annoying and potentially harmful. (Spyware and adware are prime examples.)

In 2017, 63% of grayware applications leaked phone numbers, while 37% reported the phone's physical location. According to Symantec, grayware variations increased by almost 20%... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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