Smart phone Security Issues

Abstract

Smart phone are getting popularity in the present ages bringing with them a number of security concerns. This research paper will explore the problems associated with the smart phones security and also recommends some solutions that are required to deal with these problems and threats.

Table of Contents

Introduction1

Smart phone Security Problems1

Device lost or larceny that leads to the leakage of the information2

Unintentional Disclosure of the data3

Attacks on discharged cell phones3

Phishing Attacks4

Attacks made by Spy ware4

Problem of Network deceiving attacks5

Scrutiny Attacks5

Financial Malware Attacks6

Overcrowding of the networks6

Solution of the Smart phone Security problems7

For Consumers7

For employees8

For high officials8

Conclusion9

References10

Smart phone Security Issues

Introduction

In almost all sections of the globe, the importance and the use of the smart phones is at an increase. The individuals whether they are a part of the office, government, or an educational institution is in some manner engage in the use of smart phone for fulfilling a specific purpose (The Tech Journal, 2012). According to a statistic, in Germany, Italy, UK, France the smart phone users has shown a tremendous growth by showing figure of an increase of 61 million (SMobile Systems, 2012). The basic reason for the popularity of the smart phones is their versatile use. It can either be a contactless wallet, a barcode reader, can help in dealing with a social networking client, and can even serve the basic purpose of making a call. It is because of the growing importance of the smart phones and its immense use that puts emphasis on the assessment of the risks and issues associated with the privacy and security of these devices. In the subsequent discussion, the research paper will analyze the problems that are associated with the smart phone security. An account of recommendations will also be provided so as to deal with these issues.

Smart phone Security Problems

A number of risks and opportunities are associated with the use of the smart phones (Hogben & Dekker, 2010). A lot of stress is being put on the fact that a balance between the risks and the potential benefits of the smart phones should be maintained so as to make effective use of this technology. Smart phones provide benefits in the form of cost savings, efficiency enhancement, as well as a better quality life.

The degree to which the risks and problems of the smart phone are important relates to the characteristic of the individual user and the company for which one is operating. A challenging task is that the mobile security threats are not always easy to forecast or see because of the scope of covering problems from the simple to the complex nature. Below is the classification of some of the major problems that are associated with the Smart phone security.

These risks are identified by the European Network and information Security Agency (ENISA) in their report published in the year 2010.

Device lost or larceny that leads to the leakage of the information

In case if the smart phone is stolen by any person, it creates a problem ...