Section 5: Mobile Device Security Flashcards
What is the highest level of wireless security?
WPA2 - Wireless Protected Access
What Encryption does WPA2 rely on?
AES - Advanced Encryption Standard
What does Bluetooth pairing create?
A shared link key for encrypting the connection
Which connection is almost always more secure?
Wired or Wireless?
Wired
How can you protect yourself from Mobile Malware?
- Antivirus
- Patched and Updated
- Official Apps only
What are some Unique Attacks to Mobile Devices?
- Social Engineering
- Pre-texting scams
- Texts which include links
Should you JailBreak/Root your mobile device?
No
Should you use custom firmware or custom ROM on your mobile device?
No
Where should you get your Apps for your mobile device?
Official App Store
What should you do with your phone’s operating system?
Keep it up to date
What is a SIM card?
Integrated circuit that securely stores the international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) number and its related keys
- Subscriber Identity Module
- communicates with cell towers and tells them which device is which number
What does SIM stand for?
Subscriber Identity Module
What is SIM cloning?
When 2 phones are utilising the same card. This allow’s an attacker to gain access to the phone’s data.
- both phones get the same message/text
Which version is harder to clone between SIM V1 and V2?
V2 are much harder
What can attackers achieve with Social Engineering regarding phone attacks?
They can call your phone provider and give them information that is OSINT and found online on social media. Once they get access to your number they can:
- Bypass 2FA
- Get 2FA code in their phones and login to your email accounts