Mobile threats are always evolving in the world of business.
Threats to mobile security are increasing: More than 60% of cyber attacks now occur on mobile devices, including phishing and smishing scams and password theft within organisations.
One crucial issue that is all too frequently ignored in businesses' ongoing efforts to boost productivity and reduce expenses is mobile security.
Companies that embrace a proactive mobile security model are not only more efficient and able to save money in these volatile markets, but they are also more secure.
Now that mobile usage has surpassed desktop usage, the time has come to understand how attackers target mobile apps, the motivations behind their actions, and what you can do to ensure your organisations are resistant to such dangers.
The rising use of mobile devices in itself isn't the alarming part.
What employees do with these devices and the data they have access to are more worrisome.
Verizon's annual Mobile Security Index survey indicates that 53% more mobile devices have access to sensitive data than they did a year ago.
According to the same survey, customer lists, employee personal information, banking information, and other data that was formerly solely available through office computers are now also accessed through mobile devices.
Businesses might not be aware that one of their most vulnerable spots is mobile security.
One unprotected mobile device in a business is all it takes for a cybercriminal to access the whole network.
A mobile device that has been compromised can be used in several ways to access business networks.
The hacker may also use the device's connection to the corporate Wi-Fi network when the user returns to the workplace and reconnects by taking control of the device itself.
How to adopt a proactive mindset when it comes to secure mobile communications.
You must manage threats proactively and keep an eye on the devices, programmes, and services that access your network.
Choose to adopt a proactive approach by protecting your mobile devices with a secure communications system, that will help turn your organisation's vulnerabilities into strengths.
Discover why your organisation should learn more about your workforces mobile threats.
Salt Communications is a multi-award winning cyber security company providing a fully enterprise-managed software solution giving absolute privacy in mobile communications.
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This Cyber News was published on www.cyberdefensemagazine.com. Publication date: Fri, 08 Dec 2023 05:43:32 +0000