IT Security - Mobile Phone Security Awareness

Encrypts your data before it is sent over a WiFi network Makes all data sent to and from your device secure Should be used if you are accessing your work systems from outside your company premises Can be used to work securely via public WiFi

A Virtual Private Network (VPN)

Access your personal information to steal your identity Access sensitive data on your smartphone Install malware on your smartphone Access your company's networks

Cyberthieves may attempt to:

Using encrypted e-mail systems

It is safe to send sensitive information by e-mail

Apply updates to your phone's operating system and apps as soon as they become available Use a commercial antivirus/anti malware app on your phone Ensure that antivirus/anti malware apps are kept up to date

To protect your smartphone from malware, you should:

False

True or False? It is always safe to connect to Bluetooth devices.

False

True or False? It is always safe to log into your web-based accounts when you are connected to a public Wi-Fi network.

True

True or False? It is not safe to access your company's systems using cellular data on your phone because 3G and 4G networks can be hacked.

False

True or False? Smartphones cannot get viruses.

Are encrypted to a certain extent by default Are decrypted when you view them after unlocking the phone with a passcode or password

User-generated data on current smartphones

The "From:" e-mail address is not the same as the name that is displayed There may be misspellings or bad grammar You will be asked to click on a link to fix a problem or log into your account by filling in a form on a web page

What are some characteristics of a phishing message?

Find out where your phone is using from another phone or Internet-connected computer Lock your phone remotely Delete the data from your phone remotely

When you enable tracking on your smartphone, you can