From morning alarms to late-night socializing, smartphones have
turned to be one’s companion. People rely on smartphones for almost every
aspect including business, shopping, communication, banking, and entertainment.
All sorts of private and public data can be stored on mobile devices. However,
this sensitive information can make the user an easy prey for mobile security
threats.
Smartphones security threats are on the rise. Mobile threats
target delicate data such as credit card’s personal identification number (PIN),
primary and secondary authentication’s information, private and public images
and videos, and social networking sites’ passwords. In addition, technologies
have advanced smartphones, reforming it into small-sized computers, equally
susceptible to malware attacks.
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Above and beyond, the user needs to be open-eyed before falling
in such traps. Following are some of the most common threats we come across:
- Unsecured Wi-Fi: Easily
accessible Wi-Fi can be a trap sometimes, demanding the users to
compromise their private data.
- Unauthorized
mobile apps: These
are the free apps that are advertised in play stores. However, allowing
them using personal information without checking their security terms may
lead to losing sensitive information.
- Phishing
attack: Checking
e-mails on desktops have been replaced by smartphones, increasing the
chances to be easy prey for phishing. Moreover, regardless of the device,
it is important to investigate unfamiliar links before clicking them.
- Network spoofing: The hackers create fake access points in high traffic areas, providing access to users on creating an account. However, this is a major trap for users.
These threats may seem to be problematic. However, users can
deal with it by applying security screen patterns, passwords and pins, and face
and fingerprint authentication. Other than this, various mobile security
software can be downloaded from authorized stores. Following are some of the
precautions that can help you avoid such threats:
· Lock the screen with strong passwords: Locking the home
screen with a strong password can secure user data and information. Moreover,
if the hacker attempts the wrong password, the phone will either be locked,
disabled, or it will erase the data.
· Using two-factor
authentications: This enables a
doublecheck on one’s identity. One of the common forms of two-factor
authentication is to generate one-time passwords (OTP) that will be sent on
your registered number. This can be a little lengthy but it can help the users
to save their credentials from breaches.
· Beware of unidentified
text messages: This malware
makes the device an easy target. Therefore, users need to verify the text
message before sending private information via text messages.
· Lock symbol
indicates security: While browsing
an address, a lock symbol on the bar indicates that the network is secure and
reputable.
· Ensure
before downloading an application:
Before downloading an application, inspect it by its developer information and
user ratings. Make sure that the applications are official and reputable.
Many mobile software and security solution companies have
introduced various security measures in different regions. However, globally,
Asia-pacific has been one of the leading regions broadening the limitations of
the mobile security market. According to a report published by Allied Market
Research, the Asia-Pacific Mobile Security
Market is
projected to garner $7.5 billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 43% during 2015–2020.
Securing mobile phones is crucial.
Being aware of some other features including encryption for data stored on
device or memory card, configuration control, and management
services and other security applications can help the device to be unharmed.
Moreover, mobile security provides a promising picture for a better, beneficial
and secured use of technology.
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