L’80% of the world’s population owns a smartphone, which has become essential for online banking, shopping e communications daily. But convenience has its price: the 67% of workers use the smartphone also for work activities, making them vulnerable to cyber attacks. Check Point helps us understand what the most serious smartphone cybersecurity threats are with new research.
Smartphones and cyber attacks, the worst threats of 2023
Check Point reveals that the 2022 has seen attacks of malware via smartphone: phishing (52%), command and control (25%) e browsing to infected websites (23%). Banking Trojans and premium dialers put your data at risk Bank information and subscribe to services increased rate.
The half ratio 2023 of Check Point, reported by Security Engineering Manager Pierluigi Torriani, highlights the persistent threat of mobile devices. Among the most widespread threats, “FluHorse” e “FakeCalls” they simulate popular or financial apps, putting you at risk sensitive data.
The security of mobile devices remains problematic, also because it is often in the hands of suppliers such as Apple o Android, instead which has additional security practices. The vulnerability they not only put personal data at risk, but also company networks and can facilitate intrusions into the supply chain. The users are more exposed to phishing scams and manipulations through social engineering.
An assumption of responsibility
According to Check Point, the responsibility for mobile device security doesn’t just rest with vendors. Individuals and organizations need to take proactive measures such as regular software updates, robust authentication e user training. Looking to the future, with the expansion of devices IoT and the intersection of use personal e professionalmobile security must become a priority in the strategy cybersecurity.
Mobile technology has transformed people’s lives and companies’ work. But awareness of threats and safety practices they are essential elements to protect yourself from growing attacks.