As workers become more mobile, IT departments need to take steps to secure smartphones and tablets. But those efforts may be hindered by some incorrect beliefs about mobile security.
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Mobile security vendor: 1% of Android devices will be attacked by malware in 2013
By the end of 2013, roughly 1% of all Android smartphone users will be the victim of a malware infection, according to a new mobile security report.
Android malware more common than computer viruses, Sophos says
Mobile malware is becoming more common – and now it’s an even bigger threat than viruses attacking PCs, according to a new report.
25% of Google Play apps are risky, report says [INFOGRAPHIC]
If it seems like every other week, a new report comes out likening the growth of risky Android malware to the spread of the flu in a crowded office, it’s not your imagination.
Mobile malware grew 600% in 3 months
Trend Micro, a provider of content security software, recently announced mobile malware targeting Android devices increased dramatically between July and September. Way more than security experts predicted, in fact.
Warning: Malware lurking in the shadows
When it comes to keeping mobile malware off of the company’s network, warning Android users to download apps only from Google Play doesn’t cut it anymore.
Mobile malware grew three-fold last year
While some experts don’t buy that mobile malware is as big a threat as security vendors make it out to be, one thing is clear: As smartphones become more common, so will viruses and other security threats that attack them.
Prepare for new mobile security risks
Malware attacking mobile devices hasn’t become widespread yet – but it’s only a matter of time, one group says.