Malware attack on mobile phones increased 92%!!!

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Worldwide mobile phone malware attack is increasing In the last six months, 92% of Zero-Day malware attacks on mobile phones have increased. A study published by the Mobile Cyber ​​Security Company Pradeo Lab said that the information was available. News Telecom Asia.Because of the increase in Zero-Day malware attacks on mobile phones, it is clear that hackers are increasingly increasing their targets for enterprise customers and they are constantly using new approaches to break the security of the device. The malware that is unknown to most virus databases is known as Zero-Day Malware. It is possible to identify only such malware through real-time Behavioral Solutions analysis. Because the standard mobile security solution depends on the virus database.According to the Pradeo Lab report, hackers get access to mobile phone information in three ways. These are applications (malware, spyware, adware), network (phishing, man-in-the-middle) and devices (operating system vulnerabilities). In the last two years, data has been reviewed, 59 percent of the mobile app sends information out of the device. Mobile malware is less in number but it spreads quickly. This results in more damage to mobile malware infections. Over the last six months, the number of malware spreads through the network remains unchanged. But the number of malware spreads through devices has increased. In general, the reasons for the threat of hacking are constantly changing.
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As well as increasing the usage of smartphones, the use of mobile apps is increasing. These apps are used for various purposes. Mobile apps handle more sensitive information. Many of these apps are secretly transferring their user's personal information to a remote server. Different countries have been worrying about the unauthorized information or theft. App Authorities and device makers are urged to take necessary steps to ensure the protection of personal information.Pradeo lab, according to the data of mobile users are most likely leaked their location, contact list, SMS, profiles and files (images, video and documents). The findings of the findings of some of the most known networking threats have come up. There is a growing concern about the security of personal information in the market because of the excessive amount of unsafe Wi-Fi. On the other hand, due to weakness in operating system of mobile device, customer data stolen is not stopped. Although newer versions of the operating system are found, most mobile users do not update. As a result, their devices are at risk of cyber attack.
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Mobile security organization Lookout recently said in a report that the target of mobile phone hacking in developing countries is being targeted by political opponents. The problem of mobile phone malware attack is more political opponents or dissenters. The members of the concerned country's intelligence agency assisted by these incidents supported the incident. Through this, the government collects sensitive information from the opposition parties. Because of the state's support for these hacking hackers are getting the chance to collect all the data of the device. Detectives also get access to phone user contact numbers, contact with them, travel history, and even financial transaction information. According to the organization, 22 malware attacks have been detected in the first five months of this year to target mobile phone hacking. The support of these incidents was the government of the concerned country. In 2015, there were only two cases of such incidents.According to analysts, hacking was the goal of personal computers (PCs) earlier. Currently the goal of hackers is to mobile phones. There are more risks of hacking at low cost smartphones.
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