Tablets And Mobiles Need To Be Protected Like PCs @McAfeeConsumer

8 Jan 2013 · 1 min

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Robert Siciliano explains why tablets and phones need the same security as computers. McAfee Labs found Android is the most-targeted mobile OS, and malware, phishing texts, and malicious websites are all rising threats to new devices.

Bump. Well, this year tablets and mobile devices are most likely to be found under the Christmas tree, but before you start using your latest gadgets, McAfee Internet Security expert Robert Siciliano says you need to make sure your device is secure.
McAfee Labs has discovered that the Android operating system, which is prevalent on tablets and mobile devices, is the most hacked mobile operating system. There are thousands and thousands of viruses targeting Android because it's an open-source system that bad guys have access to the original code.
PC, Mac, and mobile malware is on the rise, especially with phishing text messages and malicious mobile websites. Ooh, phishing. Malicious mobile websites.
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