Understanding the spreading patterns of mobile phone viruses Presented by Sundararaman Natarajakumar 29.06.2012 Submitted to Prof.Dr. Eduard Heindl.

Understanding the spreading patterns of mobile phone viruses

Presented by Sundararaman Natarajakumar

29.06.2012Submitted to

Prof.Dr. Eduard Heindl

Agenda

• Introduction• Virus categorization• Spreading patterns of mobile phone viruses• How to prevent mobile viruses• Conclusion

Introduction

• Overview of Mobile Phone devicesTraditional phonesSmart phone

• History of Mobile Phone virus29A group developed ‘Carbie’ for symbian OS

2004-2005 Time line

What mobile phone viruses can do?

• Loss of vital information• Disable basic phone functions• Prevent you from installing antiviral software• Lock memory card• Abnormal loss of phone battery charge

Virus Categorization

• Cellular Network• Bluetooth• Internet• USB/Active Sync

Spreading patterns

• BluetoothVulnerability: 10m to 30m

Spreading patterns

• MMSReaction time: 2min

Spreading patterns

• Hybrid Combination of Bluetooth & MMS3 times faster than MMS virus

Spreading patterns

How to Prevent mobile viruses

• Aware of file you download through Bluetooth• Use Bluetooth Judiciously • Never open messages from unknown sender• Never install unknown programs • Ensure you have a antivirus program• Download files from official websites• Delete infected applications and re-install

Conclusion

• Constant threat from viruses• Be proactive• Educate the mobile users of possible threats• Promotion of antivirus tools