"Mobile Users Targeted With Malware, Tracked by Advertisers"

Mobile devices continue to be attractive targets for hackers as they are used everywhere. According to recent reports released by RiskIQ, Blackberry Cylance, and the Media Trust, there has been a significant rise in malicious apps being distributed via third-party app stores and in the tracking of users by advertisers. In addition, nation-state actors have enhanced their attacks on mobile devices. According to RiskIQ, the number of malicious apps that have been blacklisted by the cybersecurity company increased by 20%. Blackberry Cylance reported an advancement in the launch of Android and iOS malware by nation-state actors, including China, Iran, and North Korea. However, app stores have improved their efforts to detect malicious apps. This article continues to discuss key findings of recent reports in regard to the increase in malicious apps, nation-state attacks targeting mobile applications, tracking conducted by advertisers, and what improvements have been made in mobile security.

Dark Reading reports "Mobile Users Targeted With Malware, Tracked by Advertisers"