Mikko Hypponen, head of research at security specialist F-Secure, cautions companies using IM outside their own intranets. He said: "Even if the IM clients involved are protected by firewalls, there is no guarantee the user is protected from...
It is vital to educate employees about the risks associated with PDAs, for example: Mobile policies should be based on an analysis of the risks facing the organisation. Implement a clear policy Companies should introduce clear, strictly enforced...
It has identified some key security risks posed by PDA usage, and has recommended actions for companies to take to make their PDA use more secure. The Risks Click http://www.silicon.com/a51917 for ICL's advice on countering these risks.
The rapid rise of ecommerce has left many more companies vulnerable to attack, he added. Chris Potter, a partner at PwC, said: "One issue companies have is that business people understand the risks but don't understand the detail.
The major banks tend to have strong defences in place, but there is no room for complacency and criminals will seek to exploit vulnerable points where they can find them, including in other sectors or smaller firms.
The security problem is the third to surface for the operating system in the past week. In the Windows world, such flaws are often exploited to install spyware or ad-serving software on vulnerable PCs.
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