Mobile Devices Present Myriad Enterprise Risks

More companies than ever are utilizing mobile technology to increase their employees' productivity and access to information. However, the trend is also presenting enterprises with plenty of risks.

Overall, a recent report from security vendor AVG Technologies noted, the line between mobile devices and desktop computers is becoming blurred. As this continues, cybercriminals will continue to target smartphones and tablets with their attacks.

“In Q4 we clearly saw the convergence between computers and mobile phones applies to malware too. As phones become more like computers, so do the risks,” AVG chief technology officer Yuval Ben-Itzhak said. “Many sophisticated tricks of the trade from computers are now being repurposed for phones. However, as phones are often tied into billing systems the gains can be far greater.”

To avoid mobile data risks, experts encourage companies to deploy a security solution and train employees to better detect and avoid suspicious applications and emails.

In December, TechTarget also addressed the issue of rising concerns for mobile data security. According to that report, the most serious challenge facing organizations today is the effects of lost or stolen devices.