Friday, February 9, 2007

Smartphones (aka Pocket Bugs)

Despite the rise of smartphone malware, businesses aren't making security a priority.

"Just because they're not concerned doesn't mean it's any less of a threat," said Bill Hughes, principal analyst at In-Stat, a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based research firm. "They could be sitting on a time bomb for all they know."

Hughes said the amount of sensitive data living on smartphones is relatively low for now. But email and media files are vulnerable. Smartphones are already being attacked by spyware, such as keyloggers, he said. But it isn't just malware that poses a risk. (more)