Mobile Malware Incidents Hit 100% of Businesses

[DooKey]

Every business with BYOD and corporate mobile device users across the globe has been exposed to mobile malware, with an average of 54 attempts per company played out within a 12-month period, according to a Check Point report released Friday. The report also notes that 94% of security professionals anticipate actual mobile malware attacks to continue to increase, with nearly 66% doubting they can prevent them. Sounds like we need more cyber security professionals. If you haven't made up you mind what you want to be when you grow up you might want to look into it because hackers gonna hack.

Patrick Hevesi, a Gartner analyst, anticipates a continued rise in mobile malware incidents and breaches. "There are billions of mobile devices for the attackers to try and gain access and some form of monetary gain," he says. "I feel as more and more people continue to make phones and tablets their primary device, the attacks will continue to grow."

 

[B00nie]

Looks like people are using their work mobile devices to all sorts of functions they shouldn't use them.

 

[cyclone3d]

Cyber Security Professional = scapegoat for after the crap hits the fan because the higher ups would not approve spending money on security.