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

2. Agenda Introduction Virus categorization Spreading patterns of mobile phone viruses How to prevent mobile viruses Conclusion

3. Introduction Overview of Mobile Phone devices Traditional phones Smart phone History of Mobile Phone virus 29A group developed ‘Carbie’ for symbian OS

4. 2004-2005 Time line

5. 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

6. Virus Categorization Cellular Network Bluetooth Internet USB/Active Sync

7. Spreading patterns Bluetooth Vulnerability:10m to 30m

8. Spreading patterns MMS Reaction time: 2min

9. Spreading patterns Hybrid Combination of Bluetooth & MMS 3 times faster than MMS virus

10. Spreading patterns

11. 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

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