Mobile devices are becoming a more popular option when it comes to doing business within a company. With the increased demand of remote work caused by the pandemic, companies are relying on these devices for conveniently communicating and working with their employees. As with most things, there comes a risk when dealing with security threats on mobile devices.

OS Exploits

There are different layers when it comes to your mobile devices’ software. It is a well-known fact among hackers that infiltrating the lower levels of software can cause the most damage. If a hacker can get into the operating system or the device itself, it’s game over. There is a lot of success in this for cybersecurity hackers as the lower level software is usually unseen by the device’s security system that’s in place.

Mobile Ransomware

Mobile Ransomware works like traditional ransomware. It is a malware that requires a ransom payment in order to hand over the decryption key that unscrambles and restores the data they tampered. While this isn’t a new type of mobile threat, it has definitely been on the rise as more and more businesses implore the use of cellphones for work. 

Jailbreaking

Jailbreaking and other rooting techniques are when someone gains administrator access to iOs and Android devices, and of course, having negative intentions with that. What that means is they can manipulate the vulnerabilities and permissions to get to the heart of a device. If they are successful at doing this, the more data they are privy to, the more damage they can do. If you want to jailbreak your own device in order to download specific apps or delete default ones, be wary of the risk as you could possibly be adding an untrusted app to your device unknowingly. 

Malicious Websites

Browsing the internet on mobile devices poses the same risk as it does on desktops. With access to the internet, malicious websites can be present. This can take form in ways such as trojans, spam ads, and unsecure websites.

Thinline Technologies can minimize threats and enhance security for your business. We have the IT solutions to support any type of business you may be running. We listen to our clients and implement the most effective IT solutions they need to run a successful business. Our professional team is available 24/7 to provide support to keep your company up and running. Check out our website at thinlinetech.com to see all the IT services we provide.