With more and more individuals using their mobiles than ever before, and many businesses providing employees with company phones while working remotely, it is no surprise that mobile malware is on the rise. New technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are being used to evolve current malware attacks and highlight new opportunities for cybercriminals.
In 2020, Microsoft’s 365 Defender Research Team discovered a new type of Android malware which was far more sophisticated than any other mobile malware attack before. Those who fell victim to this attack had their devices fully disabled and were forced to pay a ransom to the attackers to gain control again.