Mobile Phone Cyber Shopping Dangers www.IDTheftSecurity.com for @McAfeeConsumer

http://robertsiciliano.com/blog/2011/12/09/securing-new-digital-devices/

According to a recent McAfee survey, 60% of consumers now own at least three digital devices, and 25% own at least five. Cybercriminals are taking advantage of these new opportunities by widening their nets to target a variety of devices and platforms. McAfee Labs is reporting an increase in Mac and mobile malware, while PC threats also continue to escalate.

Mobiles: Mobile malware is on the rise, and Android is now the most targeted platform. Attacks aimed at the Android platform increased 76% from the first to second quarters of 2011. Malicious applications are a main threat area, so be careful of third party applications, and only download from a reputable app store. Read other users' reviews and make sure you are aware of the access permissions being granted to each app.

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