Lookout Mobile Threat Report

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Lookout Mobile Threat Report

August 2011

of Contents
Highlights
Research Methodology
Why Mobile Security is Important
Mobile OS Security Model Comparison
Platform Vulnerabilities and Patch Management
Mobile Threats
Mobile Malware Trends
What’s Next?
Tips To Stay Safe
About Lookout

HIGHLIGHTS

oo Both web-based and app-based threats are increasing in prevalence and

sophistication.

oo Android users are two and a half times as likely to encounter malware today than

6 months ago and three out of ten Android owners are likely to encounter a webbased

threat on their device each year.

oo An estimated half million to one million people were affected by Android malware

in the first half of 2011; Android apps infected with malware went from 80 apps in

January to over 400 apps cumulative in June 2011.

oo Attackers are deploying a variety of increasingly sophisticated techniques to take

control of the phone, personal data, and money. Additionally, malware writers are

using new distribution techniques, such as malvertising and upgrade attacks.

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