Attackers are turning to mobile platforms, researcher says

Attackers are turning to mobile platforms, researcher says

Attackers are turning to mobile platforms, researcher says

Date: Jul 28, 2010
In this interview, Mikko Hypponen, chief research officer at F-Secure Corp., talks about what he sees as the coming mobile security threats. He says money-making malware is already infecting some smartphones, but all platforms are at risk. As he notes, "There are more phones on the planet than computers. And it's easier to steal money from phones."

At his Black Hat presentation, "You will be billed $90,000 for this Call," Hypponen will explain why attackers are turning to mobile platforms and how they are finding ways to route money without leaving a trail for law enforcement.

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