Agree lots with the last two comments. Mobile malware right now to me is more about what the (gross generalisation coming!) younger generation are likely to download 20 times a day. In fact, privacy bending EULAs are more of a worry than *real* malware. Such a goldmine of data and so easy to blithely install without paying any attention to what the app grabs .. a
________________________________ From: Ken Schaefer [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 05 March 2012 02:49 To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Do you think the security industry exaggerates the threat of mobile malware? There was the PDF exploit in iPhone IOS3 (?) that allowed jail breaking. But from a corporate espionage PoV, I'm more worried about an enemy stealing a senior executive's phone in a bar, than getting some mobile malware onto their phone. You can mitigate attacks against the phone by having anti-malware installed on the device, and forcing them to VPN via your corporate network and then using proxy software to scan incoming payloads. None of that stops someone lifting the phone from a hotel room/bar/restaurant restroom etc. Cheers Ken From: Andrew S. Baker [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, 4 March 2012 11:40 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Do you think the security industry exaggerates the threat of mobile malware? 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 ~ 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 ************************************************************************************ WARNING: The information in this email and any attachments is confidential and may be legally privileged. If you are not the named addressee, you must not use, copy or disclose this email (including any attachments) or the information in it save to the named addressee nor take any action in reliance on it. If you receive this email or any attachments in error, please notify the sender immediately and then delete the same and any copies. "CLS Services Ltd × Registered in England No 4132704 × Registered Office: Exchange Tower × One Harbour Exchange Square × London E14 9GE" ~ 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
