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Fraud and ID Theft via Malware on Mobile Devices: Deterring the Threat to Mobile Commerce

Published by: TowerGroup

Published: Jan. 15, 2007 - 7 Pages


Table of Contents



TowerGroup Take-Aways

Report Coverage

A Real and Present Danger

Mobile Virus Basics

What Are Mobile Viruses?

How Do They Spread?

How Prevalent Are Viruses?

Scope of the Emerging Threat

Exhibit 1 Subscriptions to Broadband, Mobile, and Internet Protocol Services Globally (1992-2008P)

Exhibit 2 Chronology of a Sample of Mobile Device Malware (2004-06)
The Two-Pronged Threat

Mobile Viruses as a Threat to Financial Services Institutions' IT
Mobile Viruses as a Threat to the Consumer Interface

A Call to Action

Security Recommendations

General Recommendations

Immediate Remedial Action

Summary

Abstract

Just when IT managers at financial services institutions (FSIs) thought they had most online fraud and identity theft under control, a new threat is arising. In 2007, many banks will launch initiatives such as use of the smart phone as a credit/debit card, and since criminals tend to "follow the money," a rise in viruses via malware on mobile devices can be expected. But FSIs do not seem to be taking action to avert the danger. This TowerGroup Research Note explores the issues of security of mobile devices and makes some recommendation for FSIs, their IT departments, and other interested parties in the midst of developing or considering consumer mobile banking or payment solutions.

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