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13.3 - Mobile Devices

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  13.3 - Mobile devices     Key Terms:   Mobile phishing attack – A social engineering attack used on mobile users to leak sensitive information.   The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) - The organisation that publishes an annual Top 10 Mobile Risks list.   Open source – Software code that is available to anyone without a fee.   Rooting – Overriding security features on Android devices in order to modify , remove or replace applications.   Jailbreaking – Overriding security features on an i OS device to sideload applications, run apps with administrator permissions and change system files.   Sideloading – Downloading and installing unapproved apps on a mobile device.   Mobile device management (MDM) - A term used to describe policies and procedures used by an organisation to maintain security and permissions on mobile devices.   Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) - A policy that allows employees to use their own devices for...