Smartphone Users — Users should implement a
good anti-malware framework (e.g. a personal
firewall is a possible element) that can protect
and alert them for any suspicious events. Besides,
they should only download apps from trusted
app markets. Before installing an app, its reviews
should be consulted. When approving the permissions
requested by apps, it should be done in
a cautious manner.
If the networking functions such as WiFi or
Bluetooth are not in use, they should be turned
off to prevent the smartphone from contracting
proximity malware, which is malware that can
propagate by proximity contact such as direct
peer-to-peer communication technologies.