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Understanding the spreading patterns of mobile phone viruses. Presented by Sundararaman Natarajakumar 29.06.2012 Submitted to Prof.Dr. Eduard Heindl. Agenda. Introduction Virus categorization Spreading patterns of mobile phone viruses How to prevent mobile viruses Conclusion. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Understanding the spreading patterns of mobile phone viruses
Presented by Sundararaman Natarajakumar
29.06.2012Submitted to
Prof.Dr. Eduard Heindl
Agenda
• Introduction• Virus categorization• Spreading patterns of mobile phone viruses• How to prevent mobile viruses• Conclusion
Introduction
• Overview of Mobile Phone devicesTraditional phonesSmart phone
• History of Mobile Phone virus29A group developed ‘Carbie’ for symbian OS
2004-2005 Time line
What mobile phone viruses can do?
• Loss of vital information• Disable basic phone functions• Prevent you from installing antiviral software• Lock memory card• Abnormal loss of phone battery charge
Virus Categorization
• Cellular Network• Bluetooth• Internet• USB/Active Sync
Spreading patterns
• BluetoothVulnerability: 10m to 30m
Spreading patterns
• MMSReaction time: 2min
Spreading patterns
• Hybrid Combination of Bluetooth & MMS3 times faster than MMS virus
Spreading patterns
How to Prevent mobile viruses
• Aware of file you download through Bluetooth• Use Bluetooth Judiciously • Never open messages from unknown sender• Never install unknown programs • Ensure you have a antivirus program• Download files from official websites• Delete infected applications and re-install
Conclusion
• Constant threat from viruses• Be proactive• Educate the mobile users of possible threats• Promotion of antivirus tools