Malware Threatens Smartphone through Open Operating System

Written by AndroidRed Wednesday, 23 February 2011 23:34

With the numerous smartphones flooding the world today, many security software companies are planning to release and some have even released security applications for mobile. This latest news is achieved from the 2001 RSA Conference in San Francisco.

Along with the vast development of smartphones in general, the malware is developing as well. In United States, this malware problem is not the biggest problem to smartphones, but the security software companies have reasons to give more concerns about the future of mobile security.

Speaking of this mobile security, then the discussion may lead to phone’s operating system. One of the major OS used in many smartphones is Google’s Android. The major strength this OS possesses is its openness. This means that the OS allows any application designers to write applications and distribute them at ease without getting through particular process.

However, this openness may bring a bad effect like the possibility for malware writers to infiltrate the smartphone. Therefore, this invites serious concern from the security companies that Android can be potential target for malware to make attack. Also, this becomes more serious since Android have been used to run many smartphones.

According to some vendors who joined in during the conference in San Francisco, many users’ fear is regarding the similar case that malware is infiltrating as they download or install software on a computer may happen to their smartphone. Although the risk is not as big as the computer’s is, the threats linger.

It is true that one of the biggest problems in the world dealing with the smartphone uses is the mobile malware. As an example, a mobile security software company, Lookout Mobile, discovered that a Trojan circulating through re-packaged versions of Android applications. This malware was distributed on alternative application market in China.

The malware spreading is serious problem for now and the future, thus the step taken by smartphone security to produce the security applications is a crucial and valuable decision. Since with this security application, you will be able to secure your personal data whenever your device is stolen or lost.

Although this is clear that smartphone malware has not yet a serious threat for many smartphone users, what may happen in the future is needed to be given serious attention because you will not know what is about to happen in the coming days. All indications figured out can somehow lead to more serious problem, so this will be better for you to stay alert.