If you are using a Smartphone and using the internet with
different applications especially in the public networks or free Wi-Fi network
then you really need to secure your phone from the crackers who can hijack your
device or steal your data.
Cyber Crime Investigator &
Security expert Dr. Anup Girdhar,
(CEO-Sedulity Solutions) said that as
more people use their mobile devices in free and open Wi-Fi networks, the risks
are increasing as well. It’s time to lookout for fraudulent applications,
messages and Wi-Fi networks which can trick users of mobile devices to divulge
passwords, personal data or even credit card numbers.
In case you are using any Android device, then you are
often targeted by spyware, including one system called FinFisher, capable of
taking a mobile device, or Loozfon, "an information-stealing piece of
Malware."
Dr. Girdhar said
that as the popularity of apps is increasing, the chances of Cyber Crimes have
also been increased. You download an application which could be malicious and
designed to steal your personal information or could even send out paid text
messages without your knowledge."
Some crackers are using Twitter or some other ads offering
special discounts for popular gifts, which link to a malicious software. Now a
days, "Criminals are more Tech Savvy with authentic-looking social ads
that take consumers to legitimate looking websites. "In order to
take advantage of the best deals consumers provide their personal information
including credit card number, email address, phone number, home address
etc."
Dr. Girdhar has
advised and appeal from all the Smartphone users to "Be careful what you
do on public Wi-Fi networks especially when you're shopping”. Do not expose
passwords, account numbers or credit card information unless you are certain
that you are on a secure connection. "Use carefulness when downloading
apps. Only download apps from legitimate sites you trust or experts suggest.
