Top 5 Mobile Security Threats in 2016

As we fast Approach 2016, Appsquadz Security team and I have been more focused on Security Threats. As with the increase in the use of Mobile Devices, such as iOS and Smartphones, mobile Security is the need of an hour.
Today “Appsquadz Technologies is the topmost Mobile Application DevelopmentCompany in Noida (India). The main agenda of our Developers is to provide a world Free from the Threat of Cyber criminals. Every year the ups and downs in Cyber Security not only leave us with valuable lessons but also hint for future, But still Cyber criminals attack creatively. Smartphones an easy target for cyber criminals, because it will be little bit difficult once an app has been released. It is a huge challenge for IT Security teams, we expect in 2016 a rapidly maturity in attack involving Social media. But with the proper precautions most of them can be minimized -

Social malware- Over the past few years, the cyber-attack is focused on Mobile applications. In near Future more Focused on Social Media. As Smartphones will be majorly used providing Internet access to data and Emails. The combination of 3G and 4G connectivity Services and Network Connected Smartphones creates a preferred target for Attackers. Cyber experts attack on Credit cards numbers, usernames, and passwords. As we all know smartphones also used as payment Devices, they are a soft target for cybercrime.

Smart TV are opening a new window of attack for Cybercriminals, running mobile operating system such as Android, Smart TV present a soft target. Smart TV is essentially computers, with USB ports, operating Systems and Networking capabilities no differ than Smartphones. Its clear people in this industry a major problem comes in near future for security purpose.

Terrorism- The terrible Attacks in Paris raise a number of national security issues. A big group how to attack when it is covered with full of cameras and artificial intelligence, as some point attackers stop the coordination between the local police, they even attack a web. A modern Encryption technology work behind on this attack. As Encryption is the process of converting information or data into a code so it cannot be read without a correct key. After the Paris attacks we need to more aware from this technology. As we moves into next Decade into a world where far more Powerful computing capability will come online as Quantum computing becomes widely available. Every news via smart devices the cybercrime experts get in and change the plan quick as they can so this is one a major issue for Mobile security.

Mobile Security Threats

Mobile Payment System- The development of Smartphones had gone, and Replaced a few thing we grew up, Payments methods are now change from cash to cheques, credit and Debit card and now to online banking and E-commerce. It may help in to buy flight tickets, lunch, coffee, or even to pay the rent. Today it’s an easy way to target the credit card and Debit card data easy way to track for Hackers. The introduction of Apple pay with the iphone6 and 6plus may kick-start the adaption of mobile payment system by many consumers. Apple Pay is not only app in market- other payment system will also be introduced in near future so it will be a Security threat in 2016.

Internet of things- The hacking of an automated car is majorly hacked nearby one day, as in near future things will be internet supported and internet connected medical devices from a security standpoint could be hacked and hacker could use data. Next generation tech Gadgets will also been seen as soft targets. The Smart connected home devices, users often store login credentials for applications on their mobile devices, making access to corporate resources only a click or tap away.

Misuse of Smartphone Resources- Increasing in criminal activities through computer networks has led to the focus of attention towards protecting Sensitive business and personal information. Most Developed nations agreed that cyber-attacks and digital spying are the top threat to the country security. So a big scope for Cyber security professionals in data protection system of the nation, companies, etc. is huge. As day by day the adoption of new technology will occur at a faster rate and have a great impact as ever before.

Meanwhile, experts warned that cybercrime is no longer a problem for the IT department alone. It is a board room issue for all of us that the consequences of a major hack can include job losses, loss of reputation. E-commerce is the wave of the future. As we all know the future is already arrived. So a threat also arises for E-commerce companies, recent advances in security have helped increase the level of protection. E-business also affected as it’s also a point of view in cybercrimes experts. A safer internet day on 9^th February 2016 will be organised to tell in schools how to safe internet and protect from Cyber-attacks. In the coming year 2016, Organisations will fight emerging mobile threats.