By Daniel Hein
There’s never a time when data security isn’t important. As businesses generate more and more data every day, the need to protect that data from harmful actors from accessing that data. This holds true for mobile devices as well. Every mobile device in your company’s infrastructure needs the right security measures in place to protect corporate data that’s stored on it.
By Peter Hannay
Malicious software on popular mobile platforms such as iOS and Android is at best a nuisance and at worst a security threat to individuals and businesses. Known as malware, some perpetrators use it to infect apps and get inside your smartphone. Why do they do it? Money, mostly.The recent Joker malware, for example, was reportedly found in 24 apps in the Google Play store. It seems to have made money for its creators by silently signing users up for subscription services, something they might not even notice they did unless they’re diligent in checking their monthly credit card statements.With millions of apps out there, it’s a growing problem.
