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  • 1.  Need to block FileTransfer to Android Device

    Posted May 02, 2014 06:13 AM
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    Dear All,

    I have created a Policy in SEPM which blocks all mass storage devices( Enclosed the policy backup with this Thread). With this policy in place for an client machine, I am able to transfer files to and fro between Android Device and Computer. And also I found that the device listing under Portable Devices.

    Kindly help me in creating a Policy in SEPM so that it blocks the Android Devices as well.

     

    Sathish

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  • 2.  RE: Need to block FileTransfer to Android Device
    Best Answer

    Posted May 02, 2014 06:16 AM

    Have you add device ID in blocked list ?

    You need to add revice ID in blocked list

    How to Block or Allow Devices in Symantec Endpoint Protection

    Article:TECH175220 | Created: 2011-11-23 | Updated: 2012-05-31 | Article URL http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH175220


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  • 4.  RE: Need to block FileTransfer to Android Device

    Posted May 02, 2014 06:26 AM

    Dear James,

    If do so,the Device ID would be specific to that Device. I want to create an policy which is applicable to all Android Devices.

    Sathish



  • 5.  RE: Need to block FileTransfer to Android Device

    Posted May 02, 2014 06:29 AM

    Every Android Devices Device ID are difference you need to manaully ADD each device.

    Eg,, Samsung,LG etc.



  • 6.  RE: Need to block FileTransfer to Android Device

    Broadcom Employee
    Posted May 02, 2014 06:36 AM

    what is device detected as ?

    is it USB or MTP?

     



  • 7.  RE: Need to block FileTransfer to Android Device

    Posted May 06, 2014 01:37 AM

    Do you need more help here ?



  • 8.  RE: Need to block FileTransfer to Android Device

    Posted May 06, 2014 01:45 AM

    You can add USBSTOR* to block all usb.



  • 9.  RE: Need to block FileTransfer to Android Device

    Posted May 06, 2014 04:47 AM

    Hi sathish.hemadhri,

    Just a side note: definitely be sure that you are also using a security product on those Android devices.  There is a real increase in the amount and sophistication of malware for mobiles.

    From The 2013 Internet Security Threat Report: Year of the Mega Data Breach:

    .....

     

    Mobile malware and madware invades consumers’ privacy
    While many people download new apps to their mobile devices without a second thought, many malicious apps contain highly annoying or unwanted capabilities. Of the new malware threats written in 2013, 33 percent tracked users and 20 percent collected data from infected devices. 2013 also saw the first remote access toolkits (or RATs) begin to appear for Android devices. When running on a device, these RATs can monitor and make phone calls, read and send SMS messages, get the device’s GPS coordinates, activate and use the camera and microphone and access files stored on the device – all without the knowledge or consent of the victim.



  • 10.  RE: Need to block FileTransfer to Android Device

    Posted May 06, 2014 04:52 AM

    Hi,

    The Device is detecting under Portable Devices.

    Sathish



  • 11.  RE: Need to block FileTransfer to Android Device

    Posted May 06, 2014 04:53 AM

    Hi,

    Its getting detected under Portable devices. So will this work?

    Sathish



  • 12.  RE: Need to block FileTransfer to Android Device

    Posted May 06, 2014 11:36 AM

    Just as a case in point: discovered today....

    Android.Lockdroid.G

    Discovered: May 6, 2014

    Updated: May 6, 2014 2:45:21 PM
    Type: Trojan
    Infection Length: Varies
    Systems Affected: Android
     
    Android.Lockdroid.G is a Trojan horse for Android devices that may display a ransom demand on the compromised device.


  • 13.  RE: Need to block FileTransfer to Android Device

    Posted May 08, 2014 07:23 AM

    Yes it can be work and block the portable device.



  • 14.  RE: Need to block FileTransfer to Android Device

    Posted May 28, 2014 02:40 AM

    Any of the above information help to you?



  • 15.  RE: Need to block FileTransfer to Android Device

    Trusted Advisor
    Posted Nov 24, 2014 06:42 AM

    Awarding the solution on this long abandoned thread here to James007 (for the tech article reference which explains exactly how to do this).