Breaking into smartphones and measures to protect from it.
Top 6 mobile security threats.
#1
Data Leakage
'Riskware' apps solves real problems of yours and gains permission to access your contacts, location, etc. and sends your data to remote servers.
#2
Unsecured WiFi
Free and open WiFi networks are usually unsecured. Connecting to these networks compromises your confidential data.
#3
Network Spoofing
Hackers usually set up a fake access points on high-traffic public places like airport or a restaurant. When connected to these networks, confidential data is compromised.
#4
Phishing Attacks
Hackers uses click-baits to make you click on the link and then asks to share confidential data.
#5
Spyware
Spywares tracks your activity on the mobile phone and sends it to a remote sever.
#6
Improper session handling
To help user not to authenticate on a single device over and over again, developers often uses keys to store their session. If the key is not well stored, can be used by hacker to use your session.
Security Measures
#1
Get to know what hackers usually do to threaten your privacy.
#2
Use PIN/Pattern/Lock code on your mobile devices.
#3
Save sensitive data in encrypted folder on your mobile devices.
#4
Keep a watch on your mobile hotspot/wireless network. Any device that’s enabled to send data across the airwaves is a potential security concern.
#5
Only connect with Bluetooth devices you know. Bluetooth can give remote access to your mobile device to hackers.
#6
Install only verified applications on your mobile devices.
#7
Backup your data, and make sure to use a security software for scanning potential threats in your mobile devices.