Traditional detection methods have become ineffective against new threats.
According to a recent report by Zimperium, 82% of all phishing sites on the Internet are now targeting mobile devices. Moreover, 76% of these sites use the HTTPS protocol, which misleads users by creating a false illusion of security.
Zimperium specialists recorded a significant increase in unique malware samples — by 13% over the year. At the same time, Trojans and Riskware account for 80% of all threats. The greatest vulnerability is demonstrated by the healthcare sector, where 39% of mobile threats are associated with phishing attacks.
Cybercriminals use mobile-first strategies to gain access to corporate systems. They exploit the weak points of such devices, using small screens and limited security indicators to deceive users and steal sensitive data.
According to Zimperium CEO Sridhar Mittal, mobile devices and apps have become the most important channels for protection in the digital age. With 71% of employees using smartphones for work, companies must implement multi-layered protection, including mobile security and app verification.
The report also points to the rapid growth of phishing sites – almost a quarter of them start operations within 24 hours of launch, remaining undetected by traditional detection methods.
Third-party apps that aren't installed from official stores pose another risk for companies. The financial sector is particularly vulnerable, with 68% of threats associated with such applications. At the same time, users who install applications from unofficial sources are 200% more likely to encounter malware.
Asia Pacific (APAC) leads the way in terms of sideloading threats, with 43% of Android devices in this region using apps from unofficial sources.
The growing number of vulnerabilities also makes it more difficult to protect mobile devices. So, in 2023, 1421 vulnerabilities were recorded on Android devices, which is 58% more than last year. 16 of them were actively used in real attacks. Meanwhile, a total of 269 vulnerabilities were identified on iOS devices, of which 20 were actively exploited. A very interesting ratio.
Experts agree that companies need to implement better mobile security solutions. Chris Cinnamo, Senior Vice President of Products at Zimperium, said, "Phishing attacks and mobile malware are increasingly evading detection systems".
To deal with the growing mobile threats, companies' security teams must prioritize attacks on employees' mobile devices. Without active protections, these attacks will continue to hit companies by exploiting and disrupting sensitive data.
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According to a recent report by Zimperium, 82% of all phishing sites on the Internet are now targeting mobile devices. Moreover, 76% of these sites use the HTTPS protocol, which misleads users by creating a false illusion of security.
Zimperium specialists recorded a significant increase in unique malware samples — by 13% over the year. At the same time, Trojans and Riskware account for 80% of all threats. The greatest vulnerability is demonstrated by the healthcare sector, where 39% of mobile threats are associated with phishing attacks.
Cybercriminals use mobile-first strategies to gain access to corporate systems. They exploit the weak points of such devices, using small screens and limited security indicators to deceive users and steal sensitive data.
According to Zimperium CEO Sridhar Mittal, mobile devices and apps have become the most important channels for protection in the digital age. With 71% of employees using smartphones for work, companies must implement multi-layered protection, including mobile security and app verification.
The report also points to the rapid growth of phishing sites – almost a quarter of them start operations within 24 hours of launch, remaining undetected by traditional detection methods.
Third-party apps that aren't installed from official stores pose another risk for companies. The financial sector is particularly vulnerable, with 68% of threats associated with such applications. At the same time, users who install applications from unofficial sources are 200% more likely to encounter malware.
Asia Pacific (APAC) leads the way in terms of sideloading threats, with 43% of Android devices in this region using apps from unofficial sources.
The growing number of vulnerabilities also makes it more difficult to protect mobile devices. So, in 2023, 1421 vulnerabilities were recorded on Android devices, which is 58% more than last year. 16 of them were actively used in real attacks. Meanwhile, a total of 269 vulnerabilities were identified on iOS devices, of which 20 were actively exploited. A very interesting ratio.
Experts agree that companies need to implement better mobile security solutions. Chris Cinnamo, Senior Vice President of Products at Zimperium, said, "Phishing attacks and mobile malware are increasingly evading detection systems".
To deal with the growing mobile threats, companies' security teams must prioritize attacks on employees' mobile devices. Without active protections, these attacks will continue to hit companies by exploiting and disrupting sensitive data.
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