What are some activities that make mobile devices vulnerable to attack?
The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently issued a report to Congress called, “Information Security: Better Implementation of Controls for Mobile Devices Should Be Encouraged.” The Report identified these four sources of mobile device attacks:
- Software downloads: Unsuspecting users download malicious applications (apps) made to look like games, device patches, or utilities. Once the software is downloaded on a mobile device, unauthorized persons can access health information or system resources.
- Visiting a malicious website: When a user visits a malicious website, malware is automatically downloaded. The app either downloads automatically or the user must take action (such as clicking on a hyperlink) to download the app.
- Direct attack through the communication network: Some attacks try to intercept communications to and from the device to get unauthorized use of mobile devices and access to sensitive information.
- Physical attacks: Unauthorized persons may be able to access and use health information stored on a lost or stolen device.
Mobile - Overview of Privacy, Security, and Mobile Devices
Risks (threats and vulnerabilities) vary based on the mobile device and its use. Some risks may be:
A lost mobile device,
A stolen mobile device,
Inadvertently downloading viruses or other malware,...
The Mobile Device Privacy and Security subsection of HealthIT.gov contains privacy and security tips and information to help protect and secure health information. Here are some important privacy...
If you are a covered entity or a business associate, yes. HHS OCR has detailed information explaining who is a covered entity. In general, individuals and organizations that meet the definition of a...
The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently issued a report to Congress called, “Information Security: Better Implementation of Controls for Mobile Devices Should Be...
The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently issued a report to Congress called “Information Security: Better Implementation of Controls for Mobile Devices Should Be...
Risks (threats and vulnerabilities) vary based on the mobile device and its use. Some risks may be:
A lost mobile device,
A stolen mobile device,
Inadvertently downloading viruses or other malware,...
The Mobile Device Privacy and Security subsection of HealthIT.gov contains privacy and security tips and information to help protect and secure health information. Here are some important privacy...
If you are a covered entity or a business associate, yes. HHS OCR has detailed information explaining who is a covered entity. In general, individuals and organizations that meet the definition of a...
The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently issued a report to Congress called, “Information Security: Better Implementation of Controls for Mobile Devices Should Be...
The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently issued a report to Congress called “Information Security: Better Implementation of Controls for Mobile Devices Should Be...