08 October 2010 AVG study reveals alarming complacency
Amongst users of Smartphone devices onAVG security technologies, one of the top consumer security software vendors, today revealed details lead to revealing new statistics study on
data security risks involved in day-to-day use smartphone. The conclusions are the result of a recent study by the Ponemon Institute in consultation with the AVG consumer USA 734 randomly over 18 years regarding their behavior of mobile communications. the study confirmed the focus concerns the AVG consumer indifference toward the
many security risks associated with storing and transmission of sensitive personal data in smartphones. Below are three of the most worrying: 89% of respondents knew smartphone applications may transmit confidential payment information such as credit card details without the user's knowledge or consent. 91 percent of respondents knew financial applications for smart phones may be contaminated with specialized malware designed to steal credit card numbers and banking credentials, however, almost one third (29 percent) report already saving, credit and debit card information about devices and 35 percent "confidential" report caching task and the relevant documents. 56% of respondents did not know that failing to properly log off from a social network app could allow an imposter to post malicious details or change your personal settings without their knowledge. Those who know, 37 percent were unsure whether it had already handle profile. Other Smartphone security risks include geo-monitoring based on location data embedded in image files. the transmission of confidential information without knowledge or consent payment, user and unauthorized (and often unnoticed) premium-service orders for the monthly bill. "The findings of this study mark what could be a security risk for organizations have been created using employees of smartphones. Because our consumers report study that often use smartphones as an alternative for professional and personal, organizations should ensure that their security policies include guidelines for the appropriate use of smartphones to be used for company purposes, "said Dr. Larry Ponemon, President and founder of the Ponemon Institute. According to the study, 28 percent of respondents knew using the smartphone for business and personal reasons to insert business information at risk. "We have more responsibility to educate consumers about the dangers lurking in mobile broadband and to help users take ownership of their mobile data security, "said J.R. Smith, CEO, AVG technologies. "The Internet mobile telephone must not be a dangerous environment, although the industry must work together to encourage users to take action to get low cost or free anti-virus products designed specifically for mobile data protection Concluded '."during the last month alone, that we have seen high-profile mobile security lapses with dozens of infected applications being removed from Google's Android App Store, and will become more frequent, without any action from industry and consumers just such incidents."Over 9 million members of the community of Android user installs AVG mobile security applications, free ANTIVIRUSFree on handsets. In addition, the company believes that this figure will continue to grow as more consumers are aware of mobile security risks and the simple steps you can take to prevent attacks. AVG ANTIVIRUSFree allows users to scan, identify and remove viruses, check for malware apps before downloading from app stores, and check the content of Web pages, emails and SMS before downloading data or content. If a device is protected with ANTIVIRUSFree lost or stolen, it can be locked and erased to protect valuable data and quickly by using the GPS feature. about AVG Technologies AVG is a global security software maker protecting more than 110 million consumers and small businesses in 170 countries from the ever-growing incidence of Web threats, viruses, spam, cyber-scams and hackers on the Internet. AVG has nearly two decades of experience in combating cyber crime and one of the most advanced laboratories for detecting, pre-empting and combating Web-borne infections from threats from around the world. The software for free, downloadable allows novice users to have basic anti-virus protection and then easily upgrade to greater levels of security and defence when they are ready. AVG has nearly 6,000 resellers, partners and distributors worldwide, including Amazon.com, CNET, Cisco, Ingram Micro, Play.com online facility, Wal-Mart and Yahoo!
