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Mobile is the New Target for Cyber Criminals

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Mahendra Patel
Mobile is the New Target for Cyber Criminals

These days almost everyone has a mobile device as it has become a necessity to sustain in this world. Spending a second without your mobile seems like an unimaginable task as you need it for calling or messaging your friends, entertainment purposes, checking sports, banking, and yeah, so much more.  

But what you may not know about these devices is that along with all the smart benefits, it is surfacing as one of the fastest-growing attack spaces. According to a report by financial express, four out of ten mobile devices are vulnerable to cyberattacks. However, managed security devices services have proved to be more effective in securing the devices.

If you wonder what makes them a great deal of attraction for cybercriminals and how you can stay safe from such attacks while using your mobile phones, keep reading this blog as we have mentioned everything you need to know about it.  

Why are cyber criminals attacking mobile devices?  

You take your mobile phones wherever you go, and they get exposed to more networks on a daily basis. Not to mention the fact that mobile phones contain a great deal of personal information and give various access to cybercriminals. 

By assessing your phone, cybercriminals can get the bank details, email, social media accounts, text messages, and other sensitive information. It is like using one device the cybercriminals can get access to all your personal information.  

How to keep your mobile phones safe from cyber-attacks?  

Now you must know why mobile phones are more prone to cyber-attacks, so what can you do to ensure that your mobile phones are secure? 

Follow the following tip that we recommend.

 

1. Beware of the suspicious URLs

If you receive an email or invitation to click on a URL that lures you around to win a prize or a free holiday trip, then please don’t click the link. These suspicious emails can lead to cybercrime and may release viruses in your mobile device.

2.Check the Software you install 

Almost all the applications require access to your mobile phone’s photos, contacts, and camera. Until and unless they are from a safe application provider, do not click on the link as it can get you in big trouble. Also, ensure that while you are granting the permissions, they match the purpose of the downloaded application.

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