Skip to main content

Windows Mobile

Windows Mobile Security
In this article we would discuss windows mobile security. Before the inception of high tech and sophisticated smart phones such as Android based mobile devices and Iphone, windows mobiles were very popular among corporate and domestic users. Windows mobiles are still common and capture a 14% market share. The major problem with windows mobile devices is security. Windows mobile phones were introduced almost a decade ago, and the operating system infrastructure of windows mobile is not secure enough to withstand the emerging and dynamic threats that every mobile device faces today. In this article we would discuss what are the risks windows mobile faces, how vulnerable windows mobile are and what measures could be taken to make windows mobile safe and secure.
Few years ago mobile viruses were not a chronic threat, the first virus targeting mobile devices only asked for permission to spread itself but with more and more people using mobile devices for different business purposes and communications they became an attractive target. Windows mobile are more vulnerable to viruses because their operating system resembles the windows operating system being used in majority of computers and laptops. It means a virus that can damage your files or data on your computer and laptop can also harm the same data present in your windows mobile. People using windows mobile use it for communication including sms and call, they can browse the internet and can download attachments and view their emails. All these channels can be used to transmit viruses. A person viewing emails using windows mobile can get his mobile infected by a virus hidden in email attachment. Windows mobiles can also be attacked by a virus incorporated inside a sms. Windows mobiles can also be targeted using websites containing malicious codes. Leading security experts and organizations like Kaspersky Labs, McAfee, Symmantic and F-Secure have expressed their concerns regarding mobile viruses and have predicted that these attacks would increase in future keeping in view the increased use of mobile devices.
After understanding the threats a widows mobile users faces, now let us move on to the next level , that is, how can we secure our windows mobile and what steps we must take to protect it from the known and unknown viruses. It is interesting to know that majority of users using windows operating system on their laptops and computers use an antivirus for the safety of their device, but there are very few who use an antivirus software for their windows mobile device. Using an antivirus software not only guarantees the protection of your windows mobile device, it is the first line of defense against the viruses that are always looking for a channel to corrupt your device, steal personal information and damage your data. So the first thing a windows mobile user must do is to find secure and quality antivirus software and deploy it on the device. Some of the leading antivirus software for windows mobile are:
• Kaspersky Mobile Security
• ESET Mobile antivirus
• BullGuard Mobile antivirus
• McAfee Mobile Security
• Norton Smartphone Security
• Trend Micro Mobile Security
If you are planning to purchase a windows mobile device, always make sure that its operating system version supports latest antivirus solutions. Always keep your windows mobile operating system up to date with latest patches and updates that are released. You should also make sure that the antivirus software that you deployed on your windows mobile device is updated and contains the latest virus definitions. The antivirus software must provide real time security and should have the ability to scan attachments. Your windows mobile must be equipped with an intrusion detection system and anti spyware. Some top quality antivirus software have these additional qualities so it’s a good choice to go for a good antivirus and get these advance features as a bonus.
Apart from these technical tips to make your windows mobile secure, there are some other methods that ensure the safety of your windows mobile. These are listed below:

  1. 1. Never leave your windows mobile alone, always keep it with you or keep an eye on it
  2. 2. Always use auto lock feature and apply a password on your phone lock. By doing so your mobile would become safe from unauthorized users.
  3. 3. Try to avoid using auto complete features in your windows mobile that remember email address and passwords.
  4. 4. Update your windows mobile frequently
  5. 5. Data protection is critical for everyone, always use good quality encryption software to make your portable data safe and secure on your windows mobile.
  6. 6. Use digital certificates for your windows mobile
  7. 7. Keep a back up of your data present in windows mobile and frequently update it
  8. 8. Take suitable measures to avoid theft of your windows mobile device.
  9. 9. Always try to use VPN (Virtual Private Network) and go for secure wireless connections if you want to connect your windows mobile to a network or internet
  10. 10. Use HTTPS to secure your emails and try to encrypt any confidential information being transmitted.
  11. 11. Turn of the wi-fi and Bluetooth of your windows mobile when not in use.
  12. 12. Make sure that the firewall of your windows mobile is activated
  13. 13. While connecting your windows mobile to another network, make your folders private
  14. 14. When using your windows mobile on a wifi hotspot, disable file and printer sharing, the same must be done when connecting to an unsecured network.
  15. 15. Do not use your windows mobile device to permanently store highly confidential information or data.

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Ipad apps: AppStart Review

AppStart For iPad Review Free for a limited time only , AppStart for iPad is a terrific app by the folks over at  AppAdvice.com  that’s meant to serve as a starter guide for new iPad users and owners. The promotion is only available for a limited time as customers flock to pick up their iPad 2s this week. Whether you’ve had your iPad since launch day or you just picked one up, AppStart For iPad is a detailed and comprehensive guide for the most popular and useful ways to utilize your iPad in addition to recommending a few apps to get your feet wet. When you first open the app, the home screen is displayed in a clean grid of buttons for you to tap-in and find out everything there is to do with the iPad. Each grid-box allows you to open up a mini-guide for how you can use your iPad as an eReader, home theater, radio, nightstand, magazine, or social media hub. Within each mini-guide, the folks over at App-Advice also throw in their suggestions for both free and paid apps that re...

Ipad 2 Accesories

Zagg have done it again and released what we are excited to say is the seasons MUST HAVE iPad accessory: The  ZAGGmate iPad case with keyboard . It’s not often that we get entirely blown away by an accessory for the iPad, but this one has left us shell shocked and in awe. The perfect compliment to your iPad, this is the first iPad keyboard case combo that we have seen yet that has done it right. In fact, it’s the best bluetooth keyboard we’ve seen to date as well! It’s so right and so perfect that we already wonder how we ever used our iPad without it! Check out the review below… ZAGGmate with Keyboard The iPad’s New Best Friend Our first impression of the ZAGGmate was: “Where’s the rest of it?” This iPad case is unlike anything else we’ve seen on the market to date and the designers at Zagg worked hard to literally rethink what an iPad case could be. This is an iPad case that doesn’t cover the whole iPad, but rather just covers the iPad’s screen, and leaves the back of the tablet...

Ipad 2 Apps: Skyfire Web browser Review

Ipad 2 Apps: Skyfire Web browser Review Skyfire for the iPad made headlines when it was first released, due to its ability to play Flash videos on a device previously void of this popular technology. Users flocked to the App Store, eager to drop five bucks for the chance to view their favorite clips, shows, and movies on their iPad. Not only did the browser play these videos, but the integrated video compression saved a significant amount of bandwidth for people on a restricted data plan. The initial excitement wore off quickly, though, as complaints were rampant about many sites not playing videos as expected. Since its inception Skyfire has certainly improved in this area, now claiming support for over 200,000 websites containing Flash. The dissenters will always be there as not every Flash video on the Web will be playable, even if the developers at Skype Labs remain diligent. Some of the backlash is warranted to a certain extent. If I paid $4.99 with the intent of viewi...