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At Risk: Global Mobile Threat Study Finds Security Vulnerabilities at all Time Highs for Mobile Devices

May 10, 2011

400 Percent Increase in Android Malware Found Since Summer 2010

In a global mobile threat study released today, Juniper Networks found that enterprise and consumer mobile devices are exposed to a record number of security threats, including a 400 percent increase in Android malware, as well as highly targeted Wi-Fi attacks. Through close examination of recent malware exploits, the study outlines new areas of concern and delivers clear recommendations on essential security technologies and practices to help consumers, enterprises/SMBs, and government entities guard against mobile device exploits.

The report, “Malicious Mobile Threats Report 2010/2011” was compiled by the Juniper Networks Global Threat Center (GTC) research facility, a unique organization dedicated to conducting around-the-clock security, vulnerability and malware research tailored specifically to mobile device platforms and technologies. The GTC examines increasingly sophisticated attacks from 2010 and 2011, such as, Myournet/Droid Dream, Tap Snake and Geinimi as well as the pirating of the “Walk and Text” application, new threat vectors for mobile cybercrime, and the potential for exploitation and misuse of mobile devices and data.

The Juniper Networks Global Threat Center is based out of Juniper Networks Mobile Center of Excellence located in Columbus, OH. The Malicious Mobile Threats Report 2010/2011 report can be viewed here.

BlackBerry Proof of Concept: Malicious Applications

October 13, 2010

At this year’s Hacker Halted conference, the Junos Pulse Global Threat Center gave a presentation entitled “BlackBerry Proof of Concept: Malicious Applications“. The presentation outlines the following:

  • Present the up-to-date state of the BlackBerry mobile security.
  • Discuss about commercial spyware & remote monitoring applications.
  • Present P-O-C malicious applications for BlackBerry.

If you didn’t make it to this year’s conference, the full presentation in PDF is available for download here:

pdf Hacker Halted 2010
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Top security nightmares: Privately owned iPhones, iPads and other mobile devices – by Tim Greene, Network World, June 1, 2011

Filed Under: Feature, News
June 1, 2011

Top security nightmares: Privately owned iPhones, iPads and other mobile devices – by Tim Greene, Network World, June 1, 2011

According to a new survey by ISACA, an international user group devoted to providing benchmarks and guidance for technology best practices, iPhones, iPads and other employee-owned mobile devices are the most risky devices that can be connected to corporate networks.

According to the survey

· 58% of respondents said mobile gear represented the greatest risk to the enterprise, beating out any work-supplied devices including smartphones, laptops, notebooks, tablets and flash drives, which combined were the top fear of just 33% of respondents

· 49% of respondents say their companies have up-to-date mobile security policies that are well communicated to the staff, with another 32% saying they have such policies but they need to be updated and the staff made better aware of them

· 44% of respondents say they are aware of corporate data being insecurely stored on mobile devices and 27% know lost devices might be used to access corporate networks

· 46% of respondents prohibit employees from installing applications on devices used for work and 42% don’t

· 13% of respondents have policies to control all features on personal devices and 22% have policies with limited controls

· 15% require encryption, passwords and managing non-personal data on personal mobile devices used for work; 14% say they have a policy but don’t control or modify personal devices; 10% have no policy about these devices

· 27% of respondents feel the overall benefits of permitting use of personal devices on corporate networks outweigh the risks; the risks outweigh the benefits for 37%; and the two are balanced for 36%

Read the full article, “Top security nightmares: Privately owned iPhones, iPads and other mobile devices” at http://www.networkworld.com/news/2011/060111-security-iphones-ipads.html

Many employees clueless on mobile security policies, says survey

Filed Under: Feature, News
May 25, 2011

Many employees clueless on mobile security policies, says survey – InfoSecurity.com, May 24, 2011

“More than one-third of mobile device losses have had a financial impact on the organization, and two-thirds of companies that had mobile devices lost or stolen have increased their device security after the loss. However, one in 10 companies did not implement additional security because of budgetary restrictions.”

Read the full article, “Many employees clueless on mobile security policies, says survey” at http://www.infosecurity-us.com/view/18168/many-employees-clueless-on-mobile-security-policies-says-survey/

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