Mobile security covers threats to smartphones and tablets, including malicious apps, data theft, account compromise, and insecure wireless connections.
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Mobile security covers the protection of smartphones, tablets, and closely related handheld devices, including their operating systems, applications, wireless connections, and stored data. These devices combine personal and business information with cellular, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and location services, and often provide access to cloud and corporate systems.
Material risks include malicious or over-privileged applications, phishing and fraudulent authentication prompts, unpatched operating-system or baseband vulnerabilities, and exposure after a device is lost or stolen. Security teams typically reduce these risks through timely updates, approved application sources, encryption, strong screen locks and phishing-resistant authentication where supported, and mobile-device management that enforces policy and can remove access or wipe business data. Application permissions and device telemetry also require privacy controls, particularly when personal and corporate data share the same device. Mobile vulnerability disclosures and incidents may require checking device models, operating-system versions, applications, and management coverage rather than treating all mobile devices as equivalent.
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Check Point says a critical vulnerability in its Remote Access VPN and Mobile Access solutions has been exploited by Qilin
Digital.ai data reveals 87% of apps were attacked over the past year
Google API key flaw exposes mobile apps to Gemini AI access, private files and billing risks
Mobile banking malware targets over 1200 financial apps globally, shifting fraud to user devices
Android’s LSPosed-based attack hijacks payment apps via runtime manipulation and SIM-binding bypass
ZeroDayRAT is a new mobile spyware targeting Android and iOS, offering attackers persistent access
Cellebrite data confirms digital evidence is now central to almost all cases
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office has launched an investigation into the mobile gaming sector
Upgraded GodFather banking malware now uses on-device virtualization to hijack apps, enabling real-time fraud
Malwarebytes claims 44% of mobile users are exposed to scams every day
Android Enterprise has introduced features for mobile security, device management and user productivity in its latest update
Android Enterprise introduced Device Trust to enhance mobile security on Android devices
50% of mobile devices run outdated operating systems, increasing vulnerability to cyber-attacks, according to the latest report from Zimperium
Study reveals 92% of mobile apps use insecure cryptographic methods, exposing millions to data risks
The UK and allies have warned of new mobile spyware targeting Uyghur, Tibetan and Taiwanese communities
Private 5G networks face security risks amid AI adoption and a lack of specialized expertise
Mobile phishing attacks surged in 2024, with 16% of all incidents occurring in the US, according to a new Zimperium report
Indian banking malware attack exposes 50,000 users, stealing financial data via SMS interception and phishing
A novel phishing campaign identified by Zimperium targets mobile users with malicious PDFs, impersonating USPS to steal credentials
Docomo has revealed a DDoS attack on Thursday took down key services