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Common Mobile Malware Traps

Richard Huggins Richard Huggins
27 September 2024

Mobile malware is often overlooked. The focus tends to be on securing laptops and desktops, rather than smartphones and tablets.

Common Mobile Malware Traps
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Mobile malware can arrive in various forms, from sneaky apps to deceptive links and as mentioned before, understanding these common traps is your first line of defence.

  • Phishing Attacks – Clicking links or downloading attachments can lead to Malware infection.
  • Malicious & Fake Apps – Always research apps before downloading, verify their authenticity and ensure you download from a trusted source.
  • SMS scams – Be aware of unexpected text messages, especially those asking for sensitive information or those that include links.
  • Public Wi-Fi – Avoid accessing sensitive information via Public WiFi, ideally connect with VPN enabled.
  • Adware – Other than adware being annoying, this is less harmful but can expose you to other threats.

 

Richard Huggins
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Richard Huggins

Richard joined us in 1997 as an apprentice IT engineer conducting on-site installations of CAD workstations and Microsoft and Novell network environments. After a brief spell away to travel the world, he returned to work on our helpdesk supporting our CAD customers. In 2007, Richard was promoted to Support Services Manager and worked in this role until 2016 when he decided to acquire new skills and widen his IT industry knowledge and left to work as an Operational Manager for one of the UK’s Top 20 leading Information Security companies. In 2019 Richard once again returned to Symetri as Head of Support and Customer Success to further improve the Symetri customer support experience and is now responsible for the IT Solutions division.

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