Check Point released an alarming report claiming that four out of ten smartphones are vulnerable to cyber-attacks. The security firm's Mobile Security Report 2021 has revealed some alarming details about the previous online attacks and other malicious hacking activities this 2021.
A demonstrator wears a mask as he tries to use his cell phone during a protest inside the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Civic Center station on August 15, 2011 in San Francisco, California. The hacker group "Anonymous" staged a demonstration at a BART station this evening after BART officials turned off cell phne service in its stations last week during a disruptive protest following a fatal shooting of a man by BART police.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., the leading provider of cybersecurity solutions to global corporate enterprises and governments, said that various cyberattacks can breach four out of every ten smartphones.
Back in 2020, more than 97% of organizations across the globe were at risk of serious online threats. The security firm stated that more than 46% of these companies have at least one employee that accidentally installed a malicious mobile app, which uses multiple attack vectors.
What Mobile Securit Report 2021's claims
The security agency said that these attacks became more rampant because the global COVID-19 pandemic forced most people to have their works remotely. Check Point added that the hackers took advantage of this new norm to attack users' smartphones that they use for office work.
A participant looks at lines of code on a laptop on the first day of the 28th Chaos Communication Congress (28C3) - Behind Enemy Lines computer hacker conference on December 27, 2011 in Berlin, Germany. The Chaos Computer Club is Europe's biggest network of computer hackers and its annual congress draws up to 3,000 participants.
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Because of this, smartphone cyber attacks covered more than 93% of malicious activities across the globe. These types of exploits trick people into installing malware.
Check Point explained that hackers send the virus through infected URLs or websites.
Gadgets 360 also reported that smartphone cyber attacks dramatically increased because of mobile devices' inherited security system flaws, which are found in more than 40% of smartphones in the market.
Protecting your smartphone
Various security experts provided different methods that users can follow to protect their smartphones from any cyberattack. However, you need to remember that these tricks are not 100% effective.
Although this is the case, they are still worth the try. Small Biztrends previously provided some simple methods you can follow:
- Only install from trusted sources.
- Always secure your data by making file backups.
- Read apps' permissions before you download them.
- Always set up a passcode.
- Look for any unusual activity on your phone bill.
- Make it a habit to completely reformat your device before donating it to anyone.
- If your smartphone was stolen, always report it to your provider.
- Avoid installing pirated apps.
For more news updates about Check Point and its upcoming Mobile Security Reports, always keep your tabs open here at TechTimes.
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Written by: Giuliano de Leon
