TK Insight

First Smartphone Malware Discovered in Korea

In Korea, the first malicious software for smartphones was discovered. (Refer to: "Vulnerable Smartphone" in TK Insight Issue #1)  According to KCC, 155 of Windows Mobile-based smartphone users using Samsung and LG models were infected as of April 22nd.

Enhancing Mobile Security

While mobile security is emerging as a new concern as smartphones fly off the shelves, mobile carriers are busy seeking a more secure environment through partnership with vaccine solution providers.

Vulnerable MS Smartphone

According to an experiment on smartphone security level conducted by Prof. Lee of Soongsil Univ., all the Windows Mobile-based smartphones for the local market were easily hacked.