Mobile devices pose risks to businesses and users due to potential data loss or theft. Malware targeting mobile platforms is increasing and can steal personal data, block device functions, or transmit data without permission. When mobile devices are lost or stolen, they may contain confidential corporate or personal information without encryption or other security measures. Businesses should implement organizational and technical solutions like mobile device management, encryption, and security software to mitigate mobile risks.

1. Mobile Working With Z-Push & BES – What About Risks? Jens Fell

2. Statement No. 1 Smartphone OS are the unknown OS in business! Apple iOS

3. bada, by Samsung (a version with Linux-Kernel)

4. BlackBerry, by RIM: proprietary system with push technology

5. Brew, by Qualcomm

6. Linux in various forms: Android, by Open Handset Alliance (leadership by Google)

7. MeeGo, initiative by Nokia and Intel

8. Mobilinux, by MontaVista

9. Openmoko

10. webOS, by Palm Symbian, administrated by Symbian Foundation

11. Windows Phone and Windows Mobile by Microsoft

12. Statement No. 2 Everything, that happens to a laptop, can happen to a smartphone, too!

13. Sources of Risk Bluetooth

14. WiFi (W-LAN)

15. Camera

16. GPS

17. SMS/MMS

18. Email

19. Apps

20. Browser

21. Level of Risk Abuse of corporate and private data by unauthorized access via device e. g. access to social media identities, remote login, credit cards, ..... Loss of sensitive information e. g. notes , pictures , scanned business cards Attacks by mobile malware e. g. data theft, extortion Output of confidential data if the device is stolen, lost or spied e. g. theft of intellectual property

22. Mobile Malware Risk for mobile devices is rising Number of signatures for mobile devices on 11 January 2011 -> 1834