Week 8: Mobile Security: Smart Devices, Serious risks
We use mobile devices in almost every aspect in our lives; they are a pocket-sized computer. It is because of that constant use that IBM, the article I read this week, points out that they have become prime targets for cyberattacks. We use these devices to communicate with others, send emails, banking, so it is not surprise that having proper security is a concern. What makes these devices vulnerable is the fact that people tend to use public, not update their software, making it outdated, and a mix of personal and work apps. Missing updates, having weak passwords, or downloading apps that contain malicious code give attackers a direct path to sensitive data if they do target you. What I find interesting and a bit concerning is the fact that these devices tend to lack the strong security we expect from laptops and desktops. Therefore, and I cannot stress this enough, it is essential to regularly update, have good locks, and ensure that the necessary security policies are followed corre...