Mobile Device Security
Apple computers have a pretty decent reputation in the industry for being somewhat resistant to malware. Whether or not this is because of the relatively small installed base or the ease with which hackers penetrate “other” operating systems, this characteristic carries over to Apple’s mobile devices. In fact, hackers don’t seem to be as interested in attacking the legions of mobile devices as much as they have gone after the Windows operating system that drives the vast majority of laptops, desktops, and servers in the world. Nevertheless, attacks occur. Coupled with how easy mobile devices are to misplace or steal, it behooves users to have proactive monitoring and contingency plans in place.
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