Abstract
Two of the most rapidly growing digital applications are the use of smart phones and use of “The Cloud.” Many feel that both of these digital innovations are quite safe and can be used with confidence in terms of security. Unfortunately this is not the case. Some of the most rapidly growing applications are tap and go or swipe and go instant billing systems such as the very popular Apple Pay. Even here there are concerns that should be considered. This chapter thus addresses cybersecurity issues related to the smart phone and its uses and the exponential growth in the use of The Cloud.
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Pelton, J.N., Singh, I.B. (2015). Cybersecurity for Smart Phones, Mobile Apps, and “The Cloud”. In: Digital Defense. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-19953-5_5
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