Study shows why we should fear mobile malware

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f858d682d2413bf569597016aadcecfb.jpegMobile malware has gone from an afterthought to a serious issue for smartphone and tablet users seemingly overnight. More savvy consumers have known about the threats presented by mobile malware for quite some time, but even they don't always protect themselves against various threats. Malware targeting smartphones and tablets is getting more sophisticated, as we saw recently when a researcher created screenlogging software capable of tracking your touchscreen swipes in order to steal PIN numbers, user names, passwords, credit card numbers and anything else you might type into your phone. Now, a new study shows us why smartphone and tablet users need to start taking mobile malware more seriously.

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