Phone Phishing, The Newest Security Threat

Do you have a Smartphone? Do you use it to browse the web? Do you get your email on your phone? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you are susceptible to phone phishing. According to an article published by Lookout Mobile Security, “In the last 6 months alone there were more than one hundred thousand phishing attacks targeting frequently visited social networking sites like Facebook, banking sites, government agencies and donation websites. Large scale data breaches from companies like online gaming to hotels and even major financial institutions have resulted in the anticipation of even more phishing attacks to come.” What’s the latest target? If you guessed the tiny PC you carry around in your pocket—your Smartphone, you are right. How does phishing work? The attackers send you an email that asks you to update information about your secure account (like your bank account, email account, or PayPal). Once you click on the link and go to the web browser, it looks almost exactly like the legitimate account site. I say “almost” because if you look closely, you will see some little tiny discrepancy like a misspelling (PAYPAI instead of PAYPAL). The website will have places for you to enter your account name and password. Once you click send, it goes to the attackers and not to your bank or legitimate site. And then you are toast! Access to your private data has been breached.
Phishing is more common than you think. According to Lookout’s article, 1% of Facebook users have been hacked. While that may not seem like a big deal, it turns out to be more than 5 million users. The 3 biggest ways to be hacked are false emails regarding Government Taxes or IRS, Charitable Donations like donating to the Japanese Earthquake Fund, and various Social Networking Sites. As far

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Engadget app for the iPhone and iPod touch

Engadget is the definitive source and final word for news on gadgets and technology. The site's team of expert editors and columnists cover the world of consumer electronics with unmatched passion and an obsessive attention to detail. From the latest smartphone news, to reviews and hands-on looks at laptops, HDTVs, gaming, and more, Engadget brings you all the tech news you need. The iPhone app delivers that experience straight to your iPhone or iPod touch, instantly.

 

 

Key Features

• A non-stop, daily stream of all the news on Engadget, Engadget Mobile, and Engadget HD
• See features, reviews, unboxings, and hands-on coverage as it happens
• Check out photo galleries of the latest gadgets
• Watch streaming video of "The Engadget Show" without leaving the app
• Share news, photos, videos, and other tech stories via Twitter, Facebook, and e-mail
• Get quick access to the Engadget Podcast
• Use the in-app option to tip Engadget on breaking news
• Commenting fully supported
• Saving feature to bookmark articles and view while offline
• Integrated mini web browser for viewing web content without leaving the app
• Intuitive and clear interface

Details

Category: News
Released: December 30, 2009
Seller: AOL
Copyright: 2009, AOL, Inc.
Version: 1.0.1 (iPhone OS 3.0 Tested)
Size: 1.8 MB

Requirements

• An original iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, or iPod Touch
• iPhone OS 3.0 or higher
• Data connection (WiFi, 3G or EDGE)

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