Definitely. Presently, mobile malware is all about what you download. When we start to see web-based attacks against smartphones, then the stakes will begin to increase.
* * *ASB* *http://XeeMe.com/AndrewBaker* *Harnessing the Advantages of Technology for the SMB market… * On Sat, Mar 3, 2012 at 10:20 PM, Ken Schaefer <[email protected]> wrote: > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Ben Scott [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Sunday, 4 March 2012 3:06 AM > To: NT System Admin Issues > Subject: Re: Do you think the security industry exaggerates the threat of > mobile malware? > > On Sat, Mar 3, 2012 at 12:04 AM, Ken Schaefer <[email protected]> > wrote: > > > On the other hand, mobile malware is almost non-existent. > > > > So far. It's only a matter of time. > > At that point, take it seriously. However James' original comment is that > it's not being taken seriously enough. I disagree. There are far too many > other, legitimate, threats out there that need worrying about. Heck, even > having a phone stolen is something worth worrying about more than mobile > malware. > > Cheers > Ken > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected] with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
