Mobile Security: A Guide for Users

Mobile Security: A Guide for Users
Author: David Rogers
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2013-08-22
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1291533095

Mobile device security is something that affects nearly every person in the world. Users are still however, crying out for good information on what they should do to prevent theft, protect their smartphone from attack and for advice that they can use practically to help themselves. This short book sets out to address that. Originally written as a whitepaper for the Police in the UK, it gives some of the history of mobile security and explains the efforts that have gone on behind the scenes in the mobile industry to help secure users. It also provides guidance for users to help protect themselves. The technology in mobile phones is constantly evolving and new threats and attacks emerge on a daily basis. Educating users is one of the most important and valuable things that can be done to help prevent harm. The author brings his extensive experience of the mobile industry and security development for devices to this book in order to help make users safer and more secure.

Mobile Security

Mobile Security
Author: Steven Furnell
Publisher: Itgp
Total Pages: 77
Release: 2009
Genre: COMPUTERS
ISBN: 1849280215

The book provides a concise reference to the key security issues affecting those that deploy and use mobile technologies to support their organisations. It aims to raise awareness of the threats to which mobile devices, users and data are exposed, as well as to provide advice on how to address the problems.

Blind Spot

Blind Spot
Author: Anthony McDaniel
Publisher: KombDev via PublishDrive
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2020-01-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

Millennial Technology Certified Expert, Anthony McDaniel writes his first tech support book entitled- “BlindSpot: SmartPhone and Computer Personal Security Guide”. McDaniel’s approach to creating this book was written for the novice in mind without excluding the intermediate or expert. Many of us are usually intimidated by the look and feel of modern technology. BLIND SPOT not only covers a range of topics that range from passwords to emails, but its written in a step by step form that guarantees complete success in any area you may have issues with. All the chapters have amazing tips to reinforce what you learned. Here’s an example of an security tip: "You can provide an answer that does not answer the challenge question directly. Pick questions that are difficult for others to guess the answer." This tip stands out for many of us that would initially take the easy route when it comes to security. We may choose our birthday or something simple that could cause us more headache in the long run. McDaniel teaches tools that can help prevent possible threats such as identity theft. These events are often connected to our daily activities such as logging into our bank accounts, email and other sites that we don’t “consider” breaching our online safety! This is what you’ll find while reading BLIND SPOT: a simplified guide of words, processes and operations that would normally scare you, but anyone from eight to eighty can read and fully grasp. McDaniel carefully wrote the book that such words-malware, worm, mobile security and so many others, jumps off the page and into your brain with ease. He takes the time to educate you on functions that we may ignore or never use due to confidence or knowledge. BLIND SPOT offers in depth insight without going over the reader’s head. If you’re looking for a book that covers basic technology from A-Z that doesn’t feel like a textbook, you’ve found it in Anthony McDaniel’s first literary offering. BLIND SPOT is an easy read for any age demographic that seeks to learn more about technology. Expert tips and industry insight are found in this book at a very affordable cost. BLIND SPOT is for the everyday computer and mobile user that wants a handy guide for easy access to questions and solutions.

Mobile Security: A Comprehensive Guide to Securing Information

Mobile Security: A Comprehensive Guide to Securing Information
Author: Alexander Castro
Publisher: NY Research Press
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2021-11-16
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781632388636

In the modern world, perhaps the most commonly used device is the mobile phone. More and more businesses and users are using smartphones for communication, and organization and planning of their work. Such technologies are bringing about marked changes in the organization of information systems which places data at risk. This is because smartphones store and collect sensitive information that compromises the privacy and security of the individual as well as the intellectual property of the company. This makes mobile security an increasingly important aspect in mobile computing. As smartphones are a point of access to the Internet, they can also be attacked with malware. Ransomware, viruses and Trojans, and spyware are examples of malware. Many of the security threats can be managed through rootkit detectors, memory protection, file systems permissions mechanisms, antivirus and firewall, safeguards in network routing points, etc. The ever-growing need of advanced technology is the reason that has fueled the research in the field of mobile security in recent times. This book unfolds the innovative aspects of mobile security which will be crucial for the progress of this domain in the future. As this field is emerging at a rapid pace, the contents of this book will help the readers understand the modern concepts and applications of the subject.

Cyber Arms

Cyber Arms
Author: Stanislav Abaimov
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2020-07-02
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1000081176

This book will raise awareness on emerging challenges of AIempowered cyber arms used in weapon systems and stockpiled in the global cyber arms race. Based on real life events, it provides a comprehensive analysis of cyber offensive and defensive landscape, analyses the cyber arms evolution from prank malicious codes into lethal weapons of mass destruction, reveals the scale of cyber offensive conflicts, explores cyber warfare mutation, warns about cyber arms race escalation and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for military purposes. It provides an expert insight into the current and future malicious and destructive use of the evolved cyber arms, AI and robotics, with emphasis on cyber threats to CBRNe and critical infrastructure. The book highlights international efforts in regulating the cyber environment, reviews the best practices of the leading cyber powers and their controversial approaches, recommends responsible state behaviour. It also proposes information security and cyber defence solutions and provides definitions for selected conflicting cyber terms. The disruptive potential of cyber tools merging with military weapons is examined from the technical point of view, as well as legal, ethical, and political perspectives.

Essential PC Security Starter Guide

Essential PC Security Starter Guide
Author: PCWorld Editors
Publisher: IDG Consumer and SMB Inc
Total Pages: 53
Release: 2013-07-18
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1937821307

Mobile malware is getting lots of attention these days, but you can’t forget about your PC’s security—after all, you probably still use it to pay bills, shop online, and store sensitive documents. You should fully protect yourself to lessen the chance of cybercriminals infiltrating your computer and your online accounts, capturing your personal information, invading your privacy, and stealing your money and identity. You need to guard against viruses, of course, but not all antivirus programs catch all threats, and some do better than others. You have to watch out for many other types of threats, too: Malware invasions, hacking attacks, and cases of identify theft can originate from email, search engine results, websites, and social networks such as Facebook. They can also come in the form of links or advertisements for phishing and scam sites. But with some education on the topic, and the right tools, you can identify such scams and avoid falling victim to them. Protecting your data from computer thieves and from people who tap in to your Wi-Fi signal is also important. Encrypting your computer is the only way to ensure that a thief cannot recover your files, passwords, and other data. And unless you password-protect and encrypt your wireless network, anyone nearby can connect to it, monitor your Internet usage, and possibly access your computers and files. In this book, we cover the security threats you should watch for, and the tools you can use to protect against them.

Mobile Device Security

Mobile Device Security
Author: Stephen Fried
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2010
Genre: COMPUTERS
ISBN:

As each generation of portable electronic devices and storage media becomes smaller, higher in capacity, and easier to transport, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to protect the data on these devices while still enabling their productive use in the workplace. Explaining how mobile devices can create backdoor security threats, Mobile Device Security: A Comprehensive Guide to Securing Your Information in a Moving World specifies immediate actions you can take to defend against these threats. It begins by introducing and defining the concepts essential to understanding the security threats to contemporary mobile devices, and then takes readers through all the policy, process, and technology decisions that must be made to create an effective security strategy. Highlighting the risks inherent when mobilizing data, the text supplies a proven methodology for identifying, analyzing, and evaluating these risks. It examines the various methods used to store and transport mobile data and illustrates how the security of that data changes as it moves from place to place. Addressing the technical, operational, and compliance issues relevant to a comprehensive mobile security policy, the text:Provides methods for modeling the interaction between mobile data and mobile devices—detailing the advantages and disadvantages of eachExplains how to use encryption and access controls to protect your data Describes how to layer different technologies to create a resilient mobile data protection programProvides examples of effective mobile security policies and discusses the implications of different policy approachesHighlights the essential elements of a mobile security business case and provides examples of the information such proposals should containReviews the most common mobile device controls and discusses the options for implementing them in your mobile environmentSecuring your mobile data requires the proper balance between security, user acceptance, technology capabilities, and resource commitment. Supplying real-life examples and authoritative guidance, this complete resource walks you through the process of creating an effective mobile security program and provides the understanding required to develop a customized approach to securing your information.

Potential for Data Loss from Security Protected Smartphones

Potential for Data Loss from Security Protected Smartphones
Author: Vikas Rajole
Publisher: Anchor Academic Publishing (aap_verlag)
Total Pages: 61
Release: 2014-06-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3954893002

Smartphones have been widely accepted by mass market users and enterprise users. However, the threats related to Smartphones have emerged. Smartphones carry substantial amounts of sensitive data. There have been successful attacks in the wild on jail broken phones. Therefore, smartphones need to be treated like a computer and have to be secured from all types of attacks. There is proof of concept attacks on Apple iOS and Google Android. This project aims to analyze some of the attacks on Smartphones and find possible solutions in order to defend the attacks. Thereby, this project is based on a proof of concept malware for testing antivirus software.

Mobile Security and Privacy

Mobile Security and Privacy
Author: Man Ho Au
Publisher: Syngress
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2016-09-14
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0128047461

Mobile Security and Privacy: Advances, Challenges and Future Research Directions provides the first truly holistic view of leading edge mobile security research from Dr. Man Ho Au and Dr. Raymond Choo—leading researchers in mobile security. Mobile devices and apps have become part of everyday life in both developed and developing countries. As with most evolving technologies, mobile devices and mobile apps can be used for criminal exploitation. Along with the increased use of mobile devices and apps to access and store sensitive, personally identifiable information (PII) has come an increasing need for the community to have a better understanding of the associated security and privacy risks. Drawing upon the expertise of world-renowned researchers and experts, this volume comprehensively discusses a range of mobile security and privacy topics from research, applied, and international perspectives, while aligning technical security implementations with the most recent developments in government, legal, and international environments. The book does not focus on vendor-specific solutions, instead providing a complete presentation of forward-looking research in all areas of mobile security. The book will enable practitioners to learn about upcoming trends, scientists to share new directions in research, and government and industry decision-makers to prepare for major strategic decisions regarding implementation of mobile technology security and privacy. In addition to the state-of-the-art research advances, this book also discusses prospective future research topics and open challenges. Presents the most current and leading edge research on mobile security and privacy, featuring a panel of top experts in the field Provides a strategic and international overview of the security issues surrounding mobile technologies Covers key technical topics and provides readers with a complete understanding of the most current research findings along with future research directions and challenges Enables practitioners to learn about upcoming trends, scientists to share new directions in research, and government and industry decision-makers to prepare for major strategic decisions regarding the implementation of mobile technology security and privacy initiatives