Smartphones are like mini personal computers. These gadgets are also susceptible to security threats, just like your PC.

This article from CNET discusses the different types of threats that affect smartphone users and what people can do to protect themselves. You'll find answers to questions like these:

• What's the biggest security threat to my mobile phone?
• Can mobile phones get viruses?
• What are other types of attacks?
• Is it safe to use Wi-Fi and Bluetooth?
• Which is safer: the iPhone or Android?
• Are standard mobile phones safe?
• And what about spam?

And check out this piece by Clark Howard of CNN on the disturbing trend of caller id spoofing and what you can do to prevent it.