Are you keeping an eye on Mobile Threats

Both web-based and app-based threats are increasing in prevalence and sophistication.

Android users are two and a half times as likely to encounter malware today than 6 months ago and three out of ten Android owners are likely to encounter a web-based threat on their device each year.

An estimated half million to one million people were affected by Android malware in the first half of 2011; Android apps infected with malware went from 80 apps in January to over 400 apps cumulative in June 2011.

Attackers are deploying a variety of increasingly sophisticated techniques to take control of the phone, personal data, and money. Additionally, malware writers are using new distribution techniques, such as malvertising and upgrade attacks.

Please do take a look at the full report here - https://www.mylookout.com/mobile-threat-report?elq=a666d83d043b4f2596bfd642e4b35380&#top

We provide a range of solutions that help protect mobile devices and communications on the move, so do give us a call if you need some help securing these devices.