Mobile Malware - What you Need to Know [Infographic]

[jamescv7]

The rise of mobile malware has been a top story of 2011. From June 2010-January 2011, malware for the Android operating system rose by 400%! Malware creators follow the crowds, and mobile web browsing is huge. Some experts predict the amount of mobile malware to double this year.

This infographic from Bullguard, does an excellent job of explaining what mobile malware is, its history and what you can do to protect yourself from it. The bottom line is this - if you are using a mobile device, then you absolutely should have a mobile security suite installed.

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[MrXidus]

Excellent chart, Thanks for the share I found this interesting to read.

 

[illumination]

Thanks for sharing, very detailed! The internet, is a money making machine, for both those writing malware, and those providing security.

 

[PenTester]

Awesome chart. Very helpful to know about mobile malwares. In 2010 , the malware rate becomes 2500. What about 2011?!

 

[win7holic]

thank you for share this james.