With mobile devices becoming smarter, security experts see a rising threat from hackers and spammers set to exploit a new entry point
into the corporate network. But many see security offerings as a differentiation point for service providers. As mobile phones and devices become smarter and more complex, they are becoming a greater target for hackers and spammers, potentially creating a massive security threat for consumers and enterprises.
Top security officials say they’ve noticed an increase in the number of malware, spoofing and snoopware attacks on mobile devices during the past year, an inevitable occurrence in an industry where personal mobile handhelds more and more assume the capability of PCs. As this trend accelerates, the officials say personal and business users will need to place greater emphasis on securing their mobile devices and the networks to which they are connected. In some cases, customers are demanding that carriers, ISPs and vendors assume more of the security burden. High-Tech Handsets are Hacker Bait