2011 will be the year of mobile malware

(VNA) - Perhaps one of the most common predictions in the six years that mobile malware will suddenly rise, and widely distributed .

Perhaps one of the most common predictions in the past 6 years that mobile malware will suddenly rise up and widely distributed by the growth of smartphones with advanced operating systems. Users common perception that the threat is aimed at the desktop and laptop without paying attention to their mobile phone.

According to statistics published last month by analyst firm Gartner, III/2010 quarter, to 80 million smartphones were sold worldwide, accounting for about 20% of  total mobile phone sales. Smartphone like cable Internet and therefore vulnerable to attack than other mobile devices.

Fraudulent applications

Market for mobile applications are increasingly popular with different operating systems from Apple's IOS and Google's Android Phone to Windows 7 from Microsoft and Symbian. Apple maintains tight control on the App Store, applications help reduce fraud. But bad applications for other operating systems are gradually appearing.

On May 09/2010, researchers from security vendor Fortinet has uncovered a mobile component for Zeus - a malicious bank "notorious" steal account information. Components aimed at mobile devices Symbian Series 60 or BlackBerry, formerly code-block has been used to confirm the transaction.

The mobile applications have a certificate of legal registration, allowing it to be downloaded and installed on the device. The development is disrupted when many banks are considering the use of mobile phone to send code used by SMS rather than produce a separate device that can generate code.

There are few ways for defense applications sneaky phishing, and users should be careful about downloading programs, particularly for the operating system that applications can not be controlled.

Traditional malware

While the Windows operating system as being plagued by malware, there are very few malicious programs aimed at mobile devices. But researchers have found application as fake dialer that sends messages to the phone number of imposters. Other threats include worms spread through public communication protocol such as Bluetooth.

With the increasing use of computer tables using the mobile operating system, those devices will also be subject to similar threats. Bradley Anstis - vice president of technical strategy of the company's security M86 believe it will happen in the next 12 months.

The data collection issues and security

The mobile application can also be other risks related to privacy, such as gathering, transmitting or storing data. The ad network and the mobile application developers are often interested in the arguments surrounding the issue of how and where their applications are being used.

Data may include information identifying a specific device, users who are not aware that they are being watched. However, Apple does not allow the application developer to collect basic information, which users are notified.

Social engineering

Just like desktop and laptop, phishing is not related to a technical procedure. Phishing - scam using a fake web page to trick users into revealing sensitive information - more threats on mobile devices. People tend to trust their mobile devices than computers and so easy to be fooled by Phishing.

Anstis said the phishing sites are often blocked on the corporate network. But if someone is using a mobile device to work on 3G network, that connection does not have to go through the gate, but the company's network operator can block malicious web pages. Anstis also said M86 was developed on a system basis that the browser can send the URL to its data center to analyze and prevent malware.

Other companies also see opportunities for new services on mobile devices. For example, Juniper Networks has purchased the system in May SMobile 7 / 2010 to 70 million. Amir Khan - the manager of business development for the UK and Ireland said: SMobile has a lab in Columbus, Ohio, used to focus on mobile malware research.

Khan said the reason they set up the system because they recognize the threat in the mobile space is very specific. Threats to the desktop is moving to the mobile world.

 (according to PC World )

Top 15 most impressive phones at CES 2011

(VNA) - CES 2011 has gone well in Las Vegas with new technology products to be announced. Here are the mobile phones most impressed with the public was voted by PC World magazine electronic.

1. Motorola Atrix 4G

Motorola's new smartphone equipped with powerful features including a dual-core processors, using Froyo Android operating system, a 4-inch screen display and high resolution HD video recording capabilities. Besides, the machine has a front camera for video calls and is capable of identifying fingerprint. With 1GB of RAM and a high capacity 1930mAh battery, 4G Atrix is almost the most powerful smartphone to date compared to segment models. AT & T hosts will be the official distributor in the U.S. market.

2. Samsung 4G infuse

Its electronic products have a Korea Suoer screen size 4.5 inch AMOLED Plus for a clearer display than other technologies. It has 2 cameras, including the rear main camera at resolutions up to 8 MP. Along with single-core processor speed of 1.2 GHz. But that run on Android 2.2, but uses the Samsung 4G infuse GUI TouchWiz her.

3. LG Black Optimus

Smartphone, with 4-inch touch screen works on Android 2.2 Froyo. At CES 2011 this year, Optimus Black is considered one of the thinnest smart phone world with 0:36 inch thickness. However, it is equipped with a battery capacity of up to 1,500 mAh. 2 camera products such as smartphones and can now upgrade the OS to Android 2.3 gingerbread. Currently, LG did not announce any distributors for Optimus Black. 4. EVO HTC Shift

Evo 4G HTC Shift is a smaller version of the HTC HTC EVO 4G bring this CES. Machine design 3.6-inch widescreen display, an integrated 5 megapixel camera and a physical QWERTY keyboard slides out. Products running Android 2.2 will be distributed by Sprint.

5. Motorola Bionic Droid

This is the new baby of the family of Motorola Droid. With a dual-core processor, 512 MB RAM, a 4.3-inch screen with HD video recording capabilities, this device is one of the mobile entertainment powerhouse powerful on the market today. In addition, Motorola also integrates an 8 MP camera for their new products. As expected, Bionic Droid will use Verizon's 4G network.

6. Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc

Swedish Union - Japan has equipped its new smartphone Xperia line screen 4.2 inches and a 1 GHz chip with Android OS 2.3. With an 8 megapixel camera on the back and a camera on the front for video calls, this device only 0:34 inch thick. Besides, the machine also has an HDMI port to connect to other peripherals.

7. Dell Pro Venue

Venue Pro smartphone by Dell had to wait a long time may appear before the public. Machine with touch-screen 4.1-inch AMOLED, an 8 MP camera resolution, 1 GHz processor and runs on Android 2.2. At first, this phone is designed to operate with the network of AT & T. However, until now, the distributor does not have an official stand on sale of Dell products.

8. HTC Thunderbolt

"Lightning" by HTC will be the direct distribution network and Verizon users will have the opportunity to use LTE 4G network with this model. 4.3-inch computer screen, 1 GHz chip, running Android 2.2, an interface HTC Sense and 8 MP camera. Besides, the Thunderbolt is also a secondary camera on the front.

9. HTC Inspire

Add a smartphone from HTC again fall into this list. HTC Inspire own 4.3-inch touch screen, 1 GHz processor, 8 MP camera with flash, dual clusters. However, unlike the Thunderbolt, Inspire, do not include camera for video calls. The phone uses OS 2.2 and is distributed officially by AT & T.

10. Vizio's Android phone

Vizio electronics manufacturers have designed a completely new interface for Android phone his mobile. Machine-size 4-inch screen, two cameras, including a main camera 5 MP resolution. Internal memory of up to 4 GB and users can upgrade with a microSD memory card expansion. Besides, this handset also has an HDMI port.

11. HTC Freestyle

Freestyle is indeed innovative products characterized by HTC with a 3.2 inch screen and features like GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and FM radio. The operating system is used for Brew MP, is also a key innovation of HTC. This operating system has many similarities with common operating systems current.

12. Acer E210 BeTouch

With this smartphone, Acer hopes to target the customers of the BlackBerry. This machine is designed with only a touch screen 2.6 inch, low-speed 416 MHz chip and 256 MB RAM. In addition, BeTouch E210 also owns a 3.2 MP camera with features like GPS, Wi-Fi and FM radio. Acer has not announced its official distributor for their products naycua.

13. LG Revolution

Appears with the name calling is quite "revolution", LG Revolution was appreciated in features support video calls using Skype. Machine configuration is quite strong with 1-GHz chip, 4.3-inch screen, a 5 MP camera in the rear, a 1.3 MP camera for video call and use the Android 2.2. Veizon is the official distributor for this product.

14. Acer Mini Liquid

Impressed by his polished appearance, also owns a Mini Liquid configuration of every pretty. Machine with a modest 3.2-inch screen, 600 MHz processor and 512 MB RAM. In addition, Liquid Mini has the features needed such as DLNA connectivity, FM radio, GPS or Bluetooth.

15. Huawei Ideos X5

Ideos X5 is a mid-range handsets running Android 2.2 Froyo. Machine design 3.8 inch screen, 800 MHz chip and a 5 megapixel camera. The phone is also capable of recording 720p HD at the same microphone at the plant Monday to remove noise.