Check Point Software ’ s Mobile Security Report 2021 shows almost every organisation globally experienced a mobile malware attack during the past year .

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Technologies , a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions globally , has published its Mobile Security Report 2021 . The report examines the latest emerging threats targeting enterprise mobile devices and gives a comprehensive overview of the major trends in mobile malware , device vulnerabilities and in nationstate cyberattacks . It also shows how organisations can protect themselves against today ’ s and tomorrow ’ s complex mobile threats and how these threats are likely to be evolving .

The move to mass remote working during the COVID-19 pandemic saw the mobile attack surface expand dramatically , resulting in 97 % of organisations facing mobile threats from several attack vectors . With 60 % of workers forecast to be mobile by 2024 , mobile security needs to be a priority for all organisations . Highlights of the Check Point Research Mobile Security Report 2021 include :

• All enterprises at risk from mobile attacks : Almost every organisation experienced at least one mobile malware attack in 2020 . Ninety three percent of these attacks originated in a device network , which attempts to trick users into installing a malicious payload via infected websites or URLs , or to steal users ’ credentials .

• Nearly half of organisations impacted by malicious mobile apps : Forty six percent of organisations had at least one employee download a malicious mobile application that threatened their organisation ’ s networks and data in 2020 .

• Four in 10 mobiles globally are vulnerable : Check Point ’ s Achilles research showed that at least 40 % of the world ’ s mobile devices are inherently vulnerable to cyberattacks

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• Mobile malware on the rise : In 2020 , Check Point found a 15 % increase in banking Trojan activity , where users ’ mobile banking credentials are at risk of being stolen . Threat actors have been spreading mobile malware , including Mobile Remote Access Trojans ( MRATs ), banking trojans and premium dialers , often hiding the malware in apps that claim to offer COVID-19 related information .

• APT groups target mobile devices : Individuals ’ mobiles are a very attractive target for various APT groups , such as Iran ’ s Rampant Kitten , which has conducted elaborate and sophisticated targeted attacks to spy on users and steal sensitive data . u

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