25 Sep
2019
From morning alarms to late-night socializing, smartphones have turned to be one’s companion. People rely on smartphones for almost every aspect including business, shopping, communication, banking, and entertainment. All sorts of private and public data can be stored on mobile devices. However, this sensitive information can make the user an easy prey for mobile security threats.
Smartphones security threats are on the rise. Mobile threats target delicate data such as credit card’s personal identification number (PIN), primary and secondary authentication’s information, private and public images and videos, and social networking sites’ passwords. In addition, technologies have advanced smartphones, reforming it into small-sized computers, equally susceptible to malware attacks.
Above and beyond, the user needs to be open-eyed before falling in such traps. Following are some of the most common threats we come across:
These threats may seem to be problematic. However, users can deal with it by applying security screen patterns, passwords and pins, and face and fingerprint authentication. Other than this, various mobile security software can be downloaded from authorized stores. Following are some of the precautions that can help you avoid such threats:
Many mobile software and security solution companies have introduced various security measures in different regions. However, globally, Asia-pacific has been one of the leading regions broadening the limitations of the mobile security market. According to a report published by Allied Market Research, the Asia-Pacific Mobile Security Market is projected to garner $7.5 billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 43% during 2015–2020.
Securing mobile phones is crucial. Being aware of some other features including encryption for data stored on device or memory card, configuration control, and management services and other security applications can help the device to be unharmed. Moreover, mobile security provides a promising picture for a better, beneficial and secured use of technology.
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Koyel Ghosh
Authors Bio- Koyel Ghosh is a blogger with a strong passion and enjoys writing in miscellaneous domains, as she believes it lets her explore a wide variety of niches. She has an innate interest in creativity and enjoys experimenting with different writing styles. A writer who never stops imagining, she has been serving the corporate industry for the last five years.
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