A survey of security risks of mobile social media through blog mining and an extensive literature search

Abstract

Purpose

As mobile malware and virus are rapidly increasing in frequency and sophistication, mobile social media has recently become a very popular attack vector. The purpose of this paper is to survey the state-of-the-art of security aspect of mobile social media, identify recent trends, and provide recommendations for researchers and practitioners in this fast moving field.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper reviews disparate discussions in literature on security aspect of mobile social media though blog mining and an extensive literature search. Based on the detailed review, the author summarizes some key insights to help enterprises understand security risks associated with mobile social media.

Findings

Risks related to mobile social media are identified based on the results of the review. Best practices and useful tips are offered to help enterprises mitigate risks of mobile social media. This paper also provides insights and guidance for enterprises to mitigate the security risks of mobile social media.

Originality/value

The paper consolidates the fragmented discussion in literature and provides an in-depth review to help researchers understand the latest development of security risks associated with mobile social media.

Citation

He, W. (2013), "A survey of security risks of mobile social media through blog mining and an extensive literature search", Information Management & Computer Security, Vol. 21 No. 5, pp. 381-400. https://doi.org/10.1108/IMCS-12-2012-0068