Mobile Operating Systems & Security

How can I protect myself?

Operating SystemsAndroid

Apple

Microsoft

What do they do?● operate smartphones, tablets, watches and

other mobile devices● includes

○ touchscreens○ cellular or wireless ○ GPS ○ Camera & Video○ Speech Recognition○ Audio Player○ Bluetooth ○ and more

Android Operating System

● developed by Google● free and open source● developed by multiple

vendors

Popular Android Devices● Phones

○ Motorola Droid Turbo○ Motorola Moto X○ Samsung Galaxy S6○ Samsung Galaxy Note 4○ Google 6 Nexus

● Tablets○ Nvidia Shield○ Google Nexus 9○ Samsung Galaxy 5

Apple Operating System● developed by Apple● closed source● all iOS devices are

developed by Apple

Popular iOS Devices● Tablets

○ iPad Air 2○ iPad Mini 3

● Phones○ iPhone 6

● Music & Video○ iPod touch○ iPod shuffle & nano○ Apple TV

Windows Operating System

● developed by Microsoft

● closed and shared source

● sold across different vendors

Popular Windows Devices● Phones

○ HTC One M8○ Nokia Lumina 830○ Nokia Lumina1520

● Tablets○ Asus Transformer○ Dell Venue 11○ Microsoft Surface

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Transformation

Mobile devices have transformed our daily lives

We’ve quickly learned their good features

We’re slower at learning their threats

While we may be bad at actually protecting our desktop PC’s, we at least acknowledge the existence of viruses and other malware

We know that the main threats are malware from the Web and mechanical failure such as a hard drive crash

We know that we should back our data up and use a good set of anti-malware tools

We don’t always do it, but we know it

We also know that we don’t need to worry too much about our desktop computer being stolen.

Or that we’ll accidentally leave it behind at Starbucks

Our “phones” are at risk for all of the threats our desktop PC’s face

And they pose a greater risk to us, exactly because they are portable

But we tend not to be “proactive” about that

As a species we are a little slow on the uptake sometimes

Consumer Reports Survey“Almost 40 percent in our survey didn’t take even minimal security measures, such as:● using a screen lock, ● backing up data, or ● installing an app to locate a missing phone

or ● remotely erase data from it.”

Raise your handLet’s do a quick survey right now.

Enter “Yes” in the chat box right now, if you already have a passcode lock or something similar on your mobile device

Let’s start with some ideas that relate to any mobile device: iPhone, Android, Windows phone, or tablet.

{Your screenshots may vary!}

Security BasicsEnable “Passcode Lock”

Enable “Find my phone”

Enable “Erase my phone”

Utilize security apps carefully

An App can be a Trap

Regularly update your device’s OS

Security BasicsExactly how you do each of these things will vary from device to device and from OS to OS within a device family

So….

RTFM: Read The Friendly Manual

Apple DevicesLet’s start with the Apple family of devices

Most of the important security steps for your iPhone or iPad are built in

Passcode LockIf you do nothing else, do this!!If you lose or mislay your device, this will prevent a thief or curious finder from getting at your stuff.And even if it does not keep them out forever, it buys you time to use the other security measures.

iPad Settings - PasscodeFind it in Settings; Read the instructions

iPhone

Enable Passcode Lock on Your iPhone or iPad

iPhone Fingerprint

Your Apple device may allow a fingerprint or some other form of genetic ID

Try it, and see whether it works for you

If it does, use it

Find my iPhone

Whether your missing phone is tied to a chair in a warehouse or just under the driver’s seat in your car, you’ll want to find it before you take any further steps

Find my iPhone

If your iPhone or iPad is missing, you’ll have to use another device to locate it

Precisely how you do that depends on what other devices you own

When you run the locator from your other device, you’ll get a display something like the one on the next slide

Find my iPhone

Lost Mode & Remote Wipe

Android DevicesAndroid devices don’t have as much security “baked in” as Apple devices

But they do offer some nice security options

And there are some good apps to increase the security

We’ll start with the phone itself

Android Unlock Code

This is the equivalent of the iPhone four digit passcode.

You set it up in Settings

Android Settings--Location & Security

Here’s one screen image

{Again, your own device may look different}

Unlock PatternI chose a Pattern as the “lock” for my Android phone

The example shows a letter, but don’t use that!

Any guesses as to why not?

You also have the option of a Password rather than a four digit PIN or a Pattern

Find my Android DeviceAs with an iPhone, you also want the ability to find and

--if necessary--

erase your missing Android phone or tablet

You’ll need an App for that

Lookout - Free Version►SECURITY & ANTIVIRUS

• App Scanning: Continuous, over-the-air protection from viruses, malware, adware and spyware

►FIND MY PHONE

• Locate & Scream: Map the location of your device and make it sound an alarm - even when it is on silent!

• Signal Flare: Automatically save your phone's location when the battery is low

►BACKUP & DOWNLOAD

• Contact Backup: Save a copy of your Google contacts

• Download your contacts to your computer so you can transfer them to an existing phone or tablet.

Lookout - Premium Version►Theft Alerts: Get an email with a photo & location when someone messes with your device.

(Also known as a "Theftie")

►Safe Browsing: Block dangerous URLs

►Privacy Advisor: See what personal information can be accessed by your apps

►Lock & Wipe: Remotely lock your device, post a custom message and erase your data

►Other premium features: photo & call history backup, Premium tech support

Premium Cost: $29.99/year or $2.99/month

Where’sMyDroid?Free/Basic VersionFind phone by making it ring or vibrate

Find phone (on App web site) using GPS

GPS flare - Location alert on low battery

Passcode Protection for lock out

Notification of changed SIM card or phone #

Where’sMyDroid?Premium VersionTake pictures with remote camera

Remotely wipe SD card and phone data

Prevent App from being uninstalled

Hide the App icon

Use a land line to activate the App

Customizable “lost” ringtone

The best App for you??Go to Google Play and look the available Apps over

Pick a few that you really like

Check the Web for reviews

Then decide

Apps SecurityAn app can be a trap -- a backdoor into your device

Review apps before you install them

Microsoft PhoneAs with Apple and Android devices, it is smart to:● require an unlock code,● use a phone finder,● activate the data erasure feature in settings

or in the security App you’ve chosen

Microsoft also recommends that you purchase and install Malware protection

Find My Windows PhoneThe MS Web site says:“Use the free Find My Phone service

Whether your phone is lodged between couch cushions or left in a taxi, misplacing it is a drag. But setting up Find My Phone can help.

From your browser, you can ring your phone, find it on a map, lock it, or even erase it.

You can also send your contact info (or another brief message) to show on the lock screen, just in case some kind soul has found it.

This "set it and forget it" step is great for your peace of mind.”

Windows Device Malware

SummaryNow that your phone has your personal data, your contact information, your financial data, tons of other private files,

(and those pictures of you hot tubbing with Ryan Gosling,)

you really should make sure that only you have access to it

SummaryStart with the ideas we’ve mentioned today:

an Unlock Passcode, a Find My Phone feature, a Remote Erase capability

Add more if you want to.Be careful, but not anal

Keep current with the latest OS updates for your device

Backup, backup, backup!And, of course, back your data up, so that if your phone goes permanently missing or you have to remotely erase it, you can restore your life when you replace your phone

Well, Duh!Back up and erase all your data before you replace or return your phone

If you have to repair your phone, you may not be able to erase it, but you can at least have it backed up

Old DevicesWhen the time comes to sell your old device

Remove SIM card and restore factory settings

Resources 1. Mobile security: iOS vs. Android vs. BlackBerry vs. Windows Phone

2. Best Android tablets of 2015

3. Best Android phones of 2015

4. The 10 Best Windows Tablets

5. Best Windows phones of 2015

6. Get Smart About Mobile Phone Safety - Microsoft Security

7. 10 Ways to Keep Your Phone Safe

8. 10 tips to make your iPhone even more secure

9. Ten Security Apps to Protect Your iPhone

10. Lookout Security & Antivirus - Android Apps on Google Play

11. The Best Mobile Security Apps

12. How to protect yourself from wireless threats

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Jessica Zairo Riggins rigginsj@tblc.org

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