Mobile malware
Glossary
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Our glossary explains basic terms and abbreviations relating to mobile working, the use of smartphones and tablets in the corporate environment (Enterprise Mobility) and security aspects in the use of mobile devices.
Mobile malware
Mobile malware
Malware on mobile devices
“Mobile malware” refers to malware on mobile devices. Countermeasures for information security in this context are called mobile security.
Mobile malware can endanger the company’s IT security, especially in BYOD scenarios. Here, iPhones with jailbreak or rooted Android smartphones in particular are a security risk and possible point of attack for cybercrime such as ransomware.
Mobile malware types
Mobile malware can be divided into three types:
- viruses,
- worms, and
- Trojans
Mobile malware: Web links
- Rooting
- What are the best mobile security & antivirus programs?
- Everphone and Check Point offer a joint security solution for mobile devices
- Mobile Threat Defense (MTD)
