Smartphone Security Spotlight

20 April 2011

Thanks for attending NetSafe's April Spotlight meeting on smartphone security. We would welcome input from businesses developing smartphone apps and security advice for consumers, especially in the telecom and banking sectors.

Please send any feedback to chrish@netsafe.org.nz

Presentations were made by Chris Hails from NetSafe and Lloyd Borrett, Security Evangelist from AVG (AU/NZ)

Presentation downloads:

NetSafe Smartphone Security Spotlight (PDF, 3.4MB)
This presentation (including notes) covers the growth of the smartphone market globally and the results of NetSafe's recent Smartphone Threat Assessment Survey which was prompted by research from many of the major security vendors overseas.

AVG Mobile Security (PDF, 1.2MB)
This presentation covers the changing nature of the internet, the rise of mobile devices, attack methods and 6 simple tips to tackle threats to smartphones

Additional information:

The future of smartphone use and security guidance for Android, iPhone, BlackBerry and Windows Phone 7 owners (PDF, 1.5MB)
The Dominion Post, Tuesday 19 April 2001

Graphic representing possible smartphone attack vectors (PDF, 1.3MB)
The various ways security researchers believe smartphones can be targeted including:

- physical loss and failure to password; malware apps; reputational risks; dialerware; sideloading; phishing & smishing; SMS; MMS; Wi-Fi; PAN & Bluetooth; Privacy risks via GPS/EXIF data. Plus WebKit browser flaws and fraudulent purchases made using stored account details.

QR Codes: a channel to spread malware?
Inspiration for the rogue QR code demonstration encouraging consumers to download malware to their smartphone

NetSafe / AVG Cyber Safety Research
Martin summarised the latest research undertaken on cyber safety in New Zealand. You can download the topline findings and full document here:

NetSafe AVG Cyber Safety Research (PDF, 1MB)
NetSafe AVG NZ Cyber Security Survey 2011 (PDF, 536Kb)

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