Mobile threats are evolving, with actors implementing mobile-first attack strategies targeting corporate data through various methods including mobile malware and social engineering. Travel season amplifies these risks, particularly through phishing, which accounts for a significant portion of mobile threats. A large percentage of enterprise devices have sideloaded apps, heightening malware exposure. Moreover, many Android and iOS applications lack essential security protections, while numerous devices remain outdated. The prevalence of unsecured public Wi-Fi also presents a major threat to traveling employees, who are vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attacks and other risks.
Phishing is a prominent mobile threat, accounting for approximately one-third of activity, with substantial attacks stemming from PDF-based attacks and SMS-based phishing.
Application security poses risks, as nearly a quarter of enterprise devices have sideloaded apps, raising the potential for hidden malware.
More than 5 million unsecured global Wi-Fi networks have been exposed, with 33% of users connecting to these networks.
For traveling employees, major threats include man-in-the-middle attacks through public Wi-Fi, phishing attempts mimicking travel alerts, sideloaded applications, and captive portals that collect personal information.
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