Is Mobile Malware Rising?
Mobile malware attacks are booming. Researchers at Check Point examined known cyber attacks for the first half of 2019 and found that attacks targeting mobile devices were up 50% compared to 2018.
The report indicates that one key reason for the sharp increase in mobile device attacks is the increased use of mobile banking apps. This has led to an increase in malware designed to steal login credentials, payment data, and even funds from a victim’s bank accounts.