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Monday, November 2, 2009

Article - Malware is bound to hit smartphone devices as users do not consider security

Interesting article, by Dan Raywood (called “Malware is bound to hit smartphone devices as users do not consider security”):
“Smartphone attacks are likely to increase, as users are encouraged to take as much care with their device as with their PC. According to a report by CNN, smartphone security threats are likely to rise as the popularity of smartphones is on the rise and malware could be heading for them. …”
I believe this is a real threat. At risk, among many, are business corporate executives and senior people relying in and using more and more smartphones as their core device for their communications, including handling emails and storing confidential data.

I predict that more efforts (in terms of products, solutions, services) will be paid to address these issues, at least at a corporate level …

--- Posted by Marco Casassa Mont (here and here) ---

--- NOTE: my original HP blog can be found here ---

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