Don´t think it´s possible for your Smartphone to catch a virus? You´re probably more at risk than you realize. Here´s a list of some common malware that attack smart phones.

Think only computers catch viruses? Think again. Tour-smart phone is also at Ask of catching a nasty virus. According to a recent study, mobile malware is on the rise as hackers turn their attention to smart phone and their users. The attacks are sneaky and sophisticated, but you can avoid then by adopting a few security techniques to protect your phone.

If you own an Android phone, you should be especially concerned since most attacks target this operating system. Get acquainted with the Lookout app— it’s a free anti-virus app for your Android phone.

Most malware make their way on to your smart phone through apps — mostly those found in illegitimate app stores. So you should be worried if you’re downloading premium apps for free, or racking up bootleg apps your jailbroken iPhone. With all those creepy crawlies waiting to get at your smart phone, it pays to be informed. So here’s the lowdown on the nastiest offenders.

Geinimi Trojan

Even the name of this malware seems sinister but not as sinister as the nature of the attack. The Trojan is attached to some popular games and apps in the Android market. Where users inadvertently download it to their mobiles —through an app or game-they lose control of their phones. The malwzre sends text messages, location and contacts information to a remote server. The hackers will even download files, send text messages, .d make calls, and you won’t have a clue until you’re dapped title a huge mobile bill.

SMS Android Trojan

This particular Trojan first appeared on Android phones in Russia but is making its way around. It hides out in a seemingly innocent Movie Player app, and once it gets on your phone it will start sending automatic messages to high rate numbers. At a few dollars per text, you’ll flip out when you get a glimpse at your mobile bill.

3D Anti-terrorist

This Trojan posed as a game for Windows mobile users. Compromised smart phones would make expensive international calls and jack up your nubile phone bill. Windows mobile has always been particularly vulnerable to attacks, and with no central moderated app store, users are left to download apps at their own discretion.

TapSnake

This Snake game clone would keep tabs on your GPS coordinates and send them to a remote server. It doesn’t stop there; the malware would then download the GPS spy app to pilfer information from your phone. Surprisingly, this app made the cut for the Google Android App Market, but was later yanked Mien word of the attacks got out.