Nowadays, mobile devices have largely replaced computers in both the home and the workplace. Our phones or tablets are actually small computers and should be protected as such. They face the same or more threats from one computer.
Modern man relies on smartphones and tablets for everything related to the Internet in his life. We communicate, socialize, work, store images and contacts, store personal and professional information in them, but we also use them for internet surfing, online shopping and banking.
WHAT IS THE BAD MOBILE SOFTWARE?
Mobile malware is malware that targets mobile devices.
According to current estimates, the mobile devices that are connected to the internet account for more than one per inhabitant of this planet. As a result of our growing dependence on mobile devices, cybercriminals see these devices as a great opportunity to seize our information and money or simply do harm. With this in mind, they are developing a series of threats specifically designed to work on mobile platforms.
What are the risks?
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All operating systems are at risk of infection.
What are the main threats?
The risks to your mobile devices vary. The main ones come from:
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF?
Do not click on links or attachments in emails or text messages
Log out of the sites after making a payment
Keep your operating system and applications up to date
Turn off Wi-Fi, location services, and Bluetooth when not in use
Avoid posting or sending personal information
Do not jailbreak your device
Back up your data
Install a mobile security application
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