Mobile malware is on the rise, thanks to banking apps and weak security Watch Now Nation-state hacking groups are increasingly targeting mobile devices in an effort to conduct espionage, intelligence gathering and sabotage of selected targets. Mobile malware is being deployed by certain nation-states to monitor dissidents, journalists and others. While the scale of these attacks is limited for now, a new research paper warns that nation-state backed hacking operations are increasingly focused on mobile attacks. The shift is partially being driven by the increased adoption of security on desktop computers and partially by the way many users remain naive about securing their smartphones. SEE: Mobile device security: Tips for IT pros (free PDF) (TechRepublic) That’s despite smartphones containing vast amounts of personal data about users, information detailing who they’re in contact with and when. The GPS tracker of mobile devices also provides attackers with an opportunity to monitor the exact location of their victim, which could pose a physical threat to those targeted. The warning comes from researchers at Crowdstrike, who’ve detailed current trends in attacks targeting Android and iOS users in the new Mobile Threat Landscape Report – and the rise in nation-state campaigns targeting mobile devices is… Read full this story
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