Spyware is a kind of malware on both PCs and mobile devices that collects a broad amount of data about a person or organization without their knowledge.

1. What Is Spyware?

2. Spyware is a kind of malware on both PCs
and mobile devices that collects a broad
amount of data about a person or
organization without their knowledge.
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3. It then sends this data to the attacker(s) who
usually want to gather that data for espionage
(spying) or criminal/financial gain.
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4. Individuals and organizations should be aware of the ways
attackers are thinking about mobile devices.
Mobile devices store and access a huge amount of data,
and that data is extremely valuable.
By thinking like an attacker, you can stay ahead of them
and safeguard your security and privacy.
Why should you care about spyware?

5. This kind of targeted malware gets
on your device in two ways:
1
An attacker gains
physical access to
your device.
2
An attacker tricks you
into downloading an app
via an email, SMS, or
other message.

6. 1
An attacker gains
physical access to
your device
2
An attacker tricks you
into downloading an app
via an email, SMS, or
other message.
This kind of targeted malware gets
on your device in two ways:

7. How to Stay Safe:
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2
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Keep a passcode on your phone. A lot of spyware sold on the market requires that
the attacker have physical access to the target device to install this software. Putting
a passcode on your phone makes it that much harder for them.
Don’t download apps from third party marketplaces or links online. Spyware is also
distributed through these means. Only download from official and vetted
marketplaces such as the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Don’t jailbreak your device unless you really know what you’re doing. Because
jailbroken iOS devices are inherently less protected, they are more vulnerable to attack
when security protection measures aren’t properly enabled.
Download a security app that can stop attacks before they do harm. Lookout does
this, but if you’re not a Lookout user, ask your security provider if they detect
spyware.

8. How to Stay Safe:
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2
3
4
Keep a passcode on your phone. A lot of spyware sold on the market requires that the
attacker have physical access to the target device to install this software. Putting a
passcode on your phone makes it that much harder for them.
Don’t download apps from third party marketplaces or links online. Spyware is
also distributed through these means. Only download from official and vetted
marketplaces such as the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Don’t jailbreak your device unless you really know what you’re doing. Because
jailbroken iOS devices are inherently less protected, they are more vulnerable to attack
when security protection measures aren’t properly enabled.
Download a security app that can stop attacks before they do harm. Lookout does
this, but if you’re not a Lookout user, ask your security provider if they detect
spyware.

9. How to Stay Safe:
1
2
3
4
Keep a passcode on your phone. A lot of spyware sold on the market requires that the
attacker have physical access to the target device to install this software. Putting a
passcode on your phone makes it that much harder for them.
Don’t download apps from third party marketplaces or links online. Spyware is also
distributed through these means. Only download from official and vetted
marketplaces such as the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Don’t jailbreak your device unless you really know what you’re doing. Because
jailbroken iOS devices are inherently less protected, they are more vulnerable to
attack when security protection measures aren’t properly enabled.
Download a security app that can stop attacks before they do harm. Lookout does
this, but if you’re not a Lookout user, ask your security provider if they detect
spyware.

10. How to Stay Safe:
1
2
3
4
Keep a passcode on your phone. A lot of spyware sold on the market requires that the
attacker have physical access to the target device to install this software. Putting a
passcode on your phone makes it that much harder for them.
Don’t download apps from third party marketplaces or links online. Spyware is also
distributed through these means. Only download from official and vetted
marketplaces such as the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Don’t jailbreak your device unless you really know what you’re doing. Because
jailbroken iOS devices are inherently less protected, they are more vulnerable to attack
when security protection measures aren’t properly enabled.
Download a security app that can stop attacks before they do harm. Lookout
does this, but if you’re not a Lookout user, ask your security provider if they
detect spyware.

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