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Excess Data Storage

Some applications have been found to store more personal data than users expect. If this data is not properly protected, it can be stolen. (Image: ThinkStock)

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Jailbreaking

Mobile phone users sometimes "jailbreak" their devices, removing restrictions to allow them to run unauthorized software. This exposes users to unexpected threats. (Image: ThinkStock)

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Broken Locks

Some apps do not impose strict security. For example, they may not require a PIN to access sensitive data. If a phone is lost or stolen, the owner's bank account could be at risk. (Image: ThinkStock)

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Eavesdropping

Mobile devices are just as vulnerable to snooping over unsecured wireless networks as computers are. (Image: ThinkStock)

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Independent Apps

Some independent developers have created mobile banking apps that compete with banks' official apps. Even if these developers have the best intentions, they may be overlooking critical security issues. (Image: ThinkStock)

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App Spoofing

A recently disclosed security flaw on Android phones allows spoofed versions of apps to 'pop up' invisibly over the real version. (Image: ThinkStock)

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