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Malware Threat to iPhone, Android to Rise in 2009, Says ESET

Posted 12/30/08 at 08:08:15 AM  by Pulkit Chandna

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It is common knowledge that smartphones are fast emerging as a dainty prey for malware proliferators. But a recent press release by IT security firm ESET, which spelled out some of the potential threats in 2009, might have iPhone and Android users worried in particular.

ESET warned in the press release that it expects both the iPhone and Android to become more vulnerable to malware. The company also expects both the smartphone platforms to fall prey to mobile browser exploits that might target their WebKit-based browsers.

The security firm has prognosticated an increase in fake antivirus extortion in 2009. “Some of the major antivirus companies have seen their websites spoofed over the last couple of months,” according to David Harley, Director of Malware Intelligence at ESET. The real threat lies in the fact that internet charlatans are leaving no stone turned in their bid to appear as credible as possible.

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TAGS: Software, Security, apple, Google, iphone, virus, malware, threat, android, eset, anti virus
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avatarsweet a win for andorid woot

Submitted by nsk chaos on Tue, 12/30/2008 - 5:42pm

sweet

a win for andorid

woot woot!!!

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avatarwell will 2009 be the year

Submitted by Keith E. Whisman on Tue, 12/30/2008 - 11:05am

well will 2009 be the year that we see the release of Norton Internet Security Android and Iphone versions?

 

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avatarMoral of the Story

Submitted by ProtoJMB on Tue, 12/30/2008 - 10:14am

The moral of the story is don't surf willy nilly on your phone like you do on your PC!

IMO the best surfing practices on a phone is go only to sites you KNOW are legit, and only go to sites you go to regularly. That's what I do on my Moto Q Global. Heck I didn't even bother to install and use the McAfee Anti-virus that came with the phone.

So moral of the story is LEAVE YOUR SURFING HABITS AT HOME.

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avatarOnly makes sense

Submitted by Talcum X on Tue, 12/30/2008 - 7:32am

 As phones become more computer like and use the same kind of software, makes them an easy target.

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avatarLOL....

Submitted by gatorXXX on Tue, 12/30/2008 - 6:32am

LOL....

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