Users are commonly found using their handset devices for most jobs and execution of business, however, also exposed to most online threats. Below are some of the threats that are discovered:
1. Malicious apps: Mobile devices are increasingly vulnerable to malicious apps that contain malware, viruses, and other harmful code. Attackers can exploit these vulnerabilities to steal sensitive information, compromise devices, and even install backdoors that can compromise the entire system.
2. Social engineering attacks: Social engineering attacks are a common method used by attackers to steal sensitive information from users. They often use fake accounts, fake social media profiles, and other tactics to trick users into giving up their passwords or other personal information.
3. Data breaches: Mobile devices are increasingly vulnerable to data breaches that expose sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, and other personal information. Attackers can exploit these vulnerabilities to steal sensitive information, compromise devices, and even install backdoors that can compromise the entire system.
4. Physical attacks: Physical attacks are becoming more common as mobile devices are increasingly used in more sensitive environments. Attackers can exploit vulnerabilities in the device hardware, software, and network to steal sensitive information, compromise devices, and even install backdoors that can compromise the entire system.
5. Ransomware: Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts files and demands a ransom payment to recover the files. Attackers can exploit these vulnerabilities to encrypt files and demand a ransom payment to recover the files
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