The report highlights the increasing trend of threat actors targeting mobile devices to access corporate cloud apps with sensitive data, using advanced phishing tactics like AI-powered impersonation attacks. David Richardson from Lookout emphasizes the evolving nature of cyber threats and the need for both iOS and Android users to stay vigilant against sophisticated phishing attacks. As these threats continue to grow, users are encouraged to educate themselves on protective measures to safeguard their devices and data.
Key takeaways:
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- iOS devices are more exposed to phishing attacks than Android devices, with 18.4% of iOS devices targeted compared to 11.4% of Android devices in Q3 2024.
- The Lookout report used data from 220 million devices and 360 million apps to analyze mobile threats, identifying over 473 million malicious sites since 2019.
- Enterprise iOS devices are more frequently targeted by phishing attacks, with 19% exposed in each of the first three quarters of 2024, compared to 10.9% of Android devices.
- Phishing attacks are becoming more advanced, utilizing AI-powered impersonation tactics, and are increasingly targeting mobile devices as gateways to sensitive corporate data.