"Over 90% of Organizations Hit by a Mobile Malware Attack in 2020"

Researchers from Checkpoint conducted a new study where they polled 1800 customers of its Harmony Mobile device threat protection product.  The researchers discovered that every global organization suffered at least one mobile malware attack in 2020.  Of the near-total number that faced a mobile attack last year, 93% of incidents originated in a device network and were either phishing attempts (52%), C&C communication with malware already on the device (25%), or involved infected websites/URLs (23%).  The study also revealed that nearly half (46%) of responding organizations had at least one employee download a malicious mobile application that threatened networks and data last year. Banking Trojans, mobile Remote Access Trojans (MRATs), premium diallers, clickers, and ad fraud were among the most common.  Some 97% of organizations faced mobile threats originating in multiple vectors, including applications, networks, devices, and OS vulnerabilities. The researchers warned that mobile device management (MDM) is a potentially major new target for attackers.

Infosecurity reports: "Over 90% of Organizations Hit by a Mobile Malware Attack in 2020"