From IoT to Cryptojacking: Understanding new mobile device threats

In 2018, the world is a more connected place than ever before. As dependence on mobile devices continues to grow, so too does the cyber risk, says Moshe Elias, director of product marketing at Allot. Checking a bank balance, sending a work email, sharing photos – these seemingly innocent actions are anticipated by malicious hackers who are looking for any opportunity to get their hands on private information. A recent telecoms security report examined anonymous data gathered from four communication service providers (CSPs) across Europe. In the report, it was revealed that over a four-month period (November 2017 – February 2018), nearly two billion mobile security threats were blocked. That’s an average of two threats per mobile device per day.