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Mobile Malware – What It Is and How To Protect Your Business

September 8, 2011 by Mobile Payment Magazine

As smartphone sales are growing, the development of mobile malware, viruses that penetrate the security system of mobile devices, also increases. Because the smart phones are becoming increasingly more sophisticated and their operating systems are becoming more similar to a computer, it is now possible for them to be infected with malware and it is important for all business owners to be aware of this.

Just like computer malware, mobile malware is installed on your smartphone and will attempt to steal information and data stored on your phone. The information that can be stolen includes documents, passwords, email login details and even credit card details just like on a PC.

Read more via Business Insider.

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