Mobile devices have become integral for communication and personal information storage, making them valuable yet vulnerable to security threats. Key risks include device theft, phishing scams, malware, and insecure Wi-Fi networks, which can lead to identity theft and unauthorized access to personal data. To mitigate these risks, users are advised to implement safety measures such as using PINs, installing trusted apps, and avoiding unsecured networks.

1. Smartphone and Mobile Device
Safety & Security
By
Dr. J. Alban Michael

2. INTRODUCTION
• Mobile devices have become man’s new best
friend.
• If you don’t believe it, 4 billion mobile phones in
use worldwide among 7 billion people.
• our devices to stay in touch, take pictures, shop,
bank, listen to music, and socialize.
• We store personal and professional information
on them.
• It has high financial and emotional value.

3. Mobile is everywhere
Mobile is about transacting
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96% year to year increase in mobile cyber Monday sales between 2012 and 2011
Mobile enables the Internet of Things
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4
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Mobile is primary
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90% of users use multiple screens as channels come together to create integrated
experiences
Mobile must create a continuous brand experience
Global Machine-to-machine connections will increase from 2 billion in 2011 to 18
billion at the end of 2022
Insights from mobile data provide new opportunities
75% of mobile shoppers take action after receiving a location based messages2
1 91% of mobile users keep their device within arm’s reach 100% of the time
Mobile is primary

4. Mobile Threats and Consequences
Device loss or theft
• Loss of sensitive personal and
employer information such as
contacts, calendars and
photos
• Breach of your privacy, and in
a worst-case scenario, you
could become a victim of
identity theft

5. phishing scams (often
delivered via emails, texts
and social networking sites)
• Sensitive information revealed
such as account numbers and
login credentials
• Unauthorized withdrawals
made from your bank account

6. Malware and spyware
• Compromised personal
information—you could
even become a victim of
identity theft
• Unauthorized charges
could appear on your
mobile bill
• Others may listen in on
your phone calls and
retrieve your voicemails

7. Quick Response (QR)
codes
• You could accidentally
download a malicious
application
• Your personal
information could be
compromised, or your
device could cease to
function properly

8. Wi-Fi networks
• You could connect to an
unsecured network, and
the data you send,
including sensitive
information such as
passwords and account
numbers, could
potentially be intercepted

9. Broken Cryptography
• broken cryptography
can happen when app
developers use weak
encryption algorithms,
or strong encryption
without proper
implementation

10. Network Spoofing
• Network spoofing is when
hackers set up fake access
points (connections that look
like Wi-Fi networks but are
actually traps) in high-traffic
public locations such as
coffee shops, libraries and
airports.
cybercriminals give the
access points common
names, like “Free Airport Wi-
Fi” or “Coffeehouse,” which
encourage users to connect.

11. Top 10 Mobile Safety Tips

12. • Lock your device with a personal identification
number (PIN) or password
• Only install applications (apps) from trusted
sources
• Back up your data
• Keep your system updated
• Don’t hack your device
• Always log out of banking and shopping sites
• Turn off Wi-Fi, location services, and
Bluetooth when they are not in use

13. • Avoid texting or emailing personal
information
• Don’t click on links or attachments in
unsolicited emails or text messages
• Install a mobile security app