Smartphones are next target for cybercriminals

Tags: , ,

Share
SHARE YOUR STORIES

By Alexander Villafania

MAKATI CITY, METRO MANILA – With the pervasiveness of Internet-capable smartphones, these devices become more prone to hacking aside from the fact that users are not that aware of  security risks.

Executives from information security firm Kaspersky Lab said that while there have only been a few cybercrime attacks on smartphones, these devices can be exploited to gain entry into more sensitive data, especially if these mobile phones are synchronized into a corporate network.

Read the rest of the story on Yahoo! Fit To Post

Related stories:

Government, private firms now proactive against Internet attacks

Despite hacks, Philippine cyberspace still ‘safe’ but for how long?

Web safety group holds classes for kids

Cybercrime’ in the Philippines on the rise, warns Symantec

Gov’t execs cite economic value of cybercrime law

Proponents renew call for Philippine cybercrime bill


Share
Bookmark and Share

Post a Comment





CLICK ON A PLACE BELOW