Pentagon cyber attacked in 2008

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Pentagon cyber attacked in 2008

Mobile phone apps are a growing security threat

Federal News Network Staff

August 25, 2010 8:30 am

1 min read

Cybersecurity Update – Tune in weekdays at 30 minutes past the hour for the latest cybersecurity news on the Federal Drive with Tom Temin and Amy Morris (6-10 a.m.) and the DorobekINSIDER with Chris Dorobek (3-7 p.m.). CBS reports the article, to be published today, says as a result the Defense Department subsequently banned the use of flash drives in 2008. That policy has since been changed.

Mobile apps aren’t as safe as you might think. ComputerWeekly.com reports that security professionals have long suspected that app store checks are not foolproof, and mobile operating systems have vulnerabilities. The problem is that mobile devices, their software, and their applications are often rushed to market, and security is not a top priority. Some apps might upload malware or exploit holes in operating systems. Cyber criminals might start using apps that’ll install a back door on your device that can do anything from reveal your banking information to using your iPhone or Droid to send spam.

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