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I am sharing this article, written by Shelly Tzoumas – Thanks, Shelly!<\/p>\n

How close are relentless cyber criminals to hacking your mobile device\u2014really? Security reports<\/a> indicate 1 in 5 Android apps contain malware.\u00a0What do you need to know? To find out, Shelly sat down with Alex Hinchliffe, Mobile Malware Research Manager at McAfee, who explained the risk and provided five valuable mobile safety tips.<\/p>\n

\u201cYour everyday tasks may be the most revealing,\u201d explains Hinchliffe. \u201cDespite a recent rise in ransomware malware, today\u2019s biggest mobile threat is data leakage from app ad libraries and other privacy-invasive apps.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tip 1:\u00a0 Skip the \u2018free\u2019 version of apps and don\u2019t download apps that share too much<\/strong><\/h2>\n

We all, by nature, want to get something for free. Usually, when you download the \u201cfree\u201d version of an app, you accept in-app advertisements. The ads are a little annoying, but the worrisome part is happening behind the scenes. The app has permissions to collect data from your mobile device that it doesn’t need.<\/p>\n

\u201cTypically, ad libraries are tracking your tasks, what network you are using, and collecting your account information,\u201d says Hinchliffe. The data enables retailers to target you with coupons and promotions. \u201cYou can avoid over-sharing by reading the app reviews and permissions information,\u201d advises Hinchliffe. \u201cWe are finding only a handful of ad libraries associated with malware, so the risk here is primarily to your privacy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tip 2:\u00a0 Install a good security software to guide you through confusing app permissions<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you are using an Android device today, you have little control over apps once you install them.\u00a0 This means you don\u2019t know how the app is using any permissions you may have granted.\u00a0 Some mobile security apps, like McAfee Mobile Security help by alerting you to permissions when you download an app. They can also inform you if the app is able to do something you don\u2019t expect.<\/p>\n

Tip 3:\u00a0 Avoid third party app stores and direct download sites; get your apps directly from the Play Store, Apple Store or Microsoft<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The reports of mobile malware are staggering and we asked Hinchliffe to help us better understand the landscape. McAfee Labs reports a staggering 6 million mobile malware samples in their zoo (see chart), most of which are designed for Android. Few mobile breaches, however, have been reported. \u201cWhen you look at data breaches as a whole, like the Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report does, stats in the mobility vector are low,\u201d says Hinchliffe. \u201cThis can be deceiving because mobile malware is evolving from spyware to more dangerous capabilities that give the attacker remote control over the device, or to encrypt your cherished photos and other data then hold them to ransom.\u201d<\/p>\n

Just as attackers learn how to gain control of devices, more and more users are switching to mobile payments. In fact, overall dependence on mobile devices is growing with reported usage of more than 30 hours a month.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe primary method of installing malware on mobile remains consistently via apps delivered through third-party app stores or direct download sites,\u201d says Hinchliffe.<\/p>\n

Tip 4:\u00a0 Don\u2019t click hyperlinks sent in SMS messages \u2013 even links in messages sent from trusted contacts<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The scariest scenario involves SMishing (SMS phishing). \u201cMobile attackers are sending SMS (text) messages, prompting users to click a hyperlink to a direct download site,\u201d describes Hinchliffe. \u201cUnsuspectingly, they download malicious apps and, if installed, lose control of their data or even their device.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tip 5:\u00a0 Avoid connecting to your web accounts with mobile apps, or only connect to websites offering two-step verification<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Bad apps are universal, as evident by recent reports showing thousands of apps in Apple\u2019s App Store could be used to spy on your communications. Further, McAfee found 18 of the 25 most downloaded apps from all primary app stores remain vulnerable to man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks four months after the vulnerabilities had been reported.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis means that all communications between the mobile apps and their websites, including usernames and passwords, are potentially viewable by cybercriminals,\u201d says Hinchliffe.\"Your<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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