A video describing some security pitfalls of mobile devices

Various studies cited in the video tell users that:

  • 84% are unaware device can transmit confidential data w/out knowledge
  • 74% do not consider their mobile device is at risk
  • 51% use no password lock
  • The steady advances of hacker tools have changed the nature of the mobile threat space. 

Users are urged to:

  • Use a pass code lock on their device.
  • Limit the amount of personal information kept on their device
  • Turn off GPS tracking applications.
  • Update the phone’s or device’s operating system software regularly
  • Uninstall unused applications
  • Be cautious of using public wifi spots.

http://gov.aol.com/2011/12/19/what-an-army-video-warns-to-watch-out-for-with-…