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Let's take a look at some of the most popular types now making the rounds: While mobile malware hasn't quite caught up to its PC counterpart in terms of volume or complexity, IT security pros are seeing more mobile-specific malware designed to prey on smartphone features or tablet vulnerabilities. Despite Apple's vaunted protection, the malware not only sneaked through but was layered on top of legitimate apps, making it difficult to detect.īottom line? If you have a mobile device you're at risk. In September, 40 apps were pulled from the official app store because they were infected with XcodeGhost, a form of malware designed to turn Apple devices into a large-scale botnet.

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Researchers from the University of Cambridge found that 87 percent of all Android smartphones are exposed to at least one critical vulnerability, while Zimperium Labs discovered earlier this year that 95 percent of Android devices could be hacked with a simple text message. Is your device at risk of being attacked, hijacked or damaged? Absolutely. But along with increased use comes an explosion of mobile malware - malicious code designed to target smartphones and tablets. Why? Because smartphones and tablets are quickly becoming more powerful as companies embrace the idea of bring your own device (BYOD) policies and allow users to access corporate networks with personal technology. Mobile device use is on the rise: As reported by Tech Crunch, mobility firm Ericsson predicts that there will be over six billion smartphone users worldwide by 2020, overtaking landlines.

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