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Malicious Mobility: Defend Against Rising Attacks
(1888 PressRelease) Mobile devices are a prime target for cyber crime. As more phones and tablets perform like traditional computers, their vulnerability to attack increases as well. Last month, President Obama called cyber attacks among the greatest threats to U.S. national security. Not surprisingly, mobile devices are a prime target. That's because in many organizations, employees utilize phones or tablets to check email, connect to the network, or access websites. Each time they do, they're placing their company's data at risk. Mobility Risks As more phones and tablets perform like traditional computers, their vulnerability to attack increases as well. Risks to mobile devices include: • Laced Apps. Hackers can reprogram an app, lace it with malware, then send a message to users directing them to click on an external link. When they do, the app downloads malware onto the user's device to gain access to data. • Eavesdropping. Once a mobile device is infected with malware, hackers can gain access to critical features such as the video camera or microphone, which in turn, can potentially expose a company's private conversations to eavesdropping. • External Lapses. When used by workers on the go, many mobile devices connect with public or shared computers that are outside a company's control and have unknown security. Or they use public WiFi networks to transmit data, risking potential intercept. • Stolen Secrets. If an employee loses a mobile device that is not secure, not only is personal information at risk, but an organization's sensitive data and trade secrets could be compromised. Security Challenges An increasingly mobile workforce means a greater risk of cyber attack. Much of the threat stems from a lack of awareness. Many employees use their mobile devices to store or access business information, often ...