Mobile virus writers still prefer simple attacks

Despite concerns about the emergence of complex and multi-platform threats, hackers often use primitive methods of attack.

According to the study of anti-virus company Blue Coat, to date, the vast majority of virus writers, specializing in the creation of malicious software for mobile platforms, give their preference to use primitive methods of attack. Thus, the researchers believe, to messages about the appearance of new and more sophisticated mobile threats should be treated with less concern.

As found out in Blue Coat, are the most common viruses that can fulfill the demand dial premium-rate number, and conduct phishing attacks on the owners of compromised devices. The use of social engineering techniques, usually indicates that hackers are trying to steal a variety of user credentials or make various services to their subscribers with premium, the fee for which is transferred to the account of virus writers.

The experts also noted that the inevitable tendency is to spread the safety standards in the various companies to several platforms.

This is due to the fact that IT-experts in different organizations need to adapt to the increasingly popular BYOD-politics.

More information about the report, Blue Coat can be found here.