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MOBILE SECURITY

With our increased dependence on mobile phones and tablets, handheld devices are becoming the targets of criminals in order to obtain your personal and account information. Criminals can use malicious systems, often remotely without your knowledge, that will not only harm your mobile security, but may also steal pertinent information that can lead to identity theft or fraudulent activity on your account. Also known as malware or spyware, a few of the latest versions of these systems are Loozfon, an information-stealing program, and FinFisher, used to take over the components of the mobile device.

There are several methods that criminals will use to lure mobile device users, including:

Promises of work-at-home employment with profitable paydays
Enticing users to visit a fictitious web link with the intent of compromising your mobile device security
False text messages that are disguised as mobile system updates

To obtain more information regarding these and other security threats to both you and your personal data, please click here.

Learn how to protect yourself

		Be sure to turn off any unused features of your mobile phone in order to minimize its vulnerability to malware and spyware.
		Review your phone and its security features. Some devices assist with mobile phone security by having encryption available to help protect your personal data.
		Before downloading any program or visiting any link sent to your mobile device, be sure to be aware of the permissions and any access you are giving the sender.
		Activate your screen-lock feature after any period of inactivity. Be sure to password protect your mobile device to act as a first layer of protection to your mobile phone device.
		Avoid clicking on unknown sources from any communication channel.
		Be aware of any applications that can track your geographic location as these can assist criminals in potential stalker and burglary activity.
		Ensure your mobile phone security is up-to-date with the latest reputable malware and spyware protection.

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