By Fahmida Y. Rashid, eWeek
The low volume of serious malware for the iOS platform makes iOS users complacent about the kinds of security risks they are facing. But the truth is that iPhone users still face a variety of security threats. Webmail accounts can be hacked when users click on malicious links or have their identity stolen because they entered data on phishing sites from the mobile Web browser. Until recently, it was a challenge to find mobile-security applications specifically for the iPhone, iPad and the iPod Touch on the iTunes App Store. That is beginning to change with applications designed to protect iOS devices when they are lost or stolen, secure personal data, scan Websites and detect malware-infected files. Some ways to stay safe are obvious, such as turning on pass code locks and auto-lock to restrict physical access to the phone. The “erase data” function would automatically wipe the iPhone after 10 failed pass code attempts, preventing brute-force attacks.
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