Viruses, spyware, and other malware can affect more than just desktop computers and laptops. Mobile devices are vulnerable as well. As the threat landscape continues to evolve, it’s important that we not only understand these risks—but how we can protect ourselves against them. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at the mobile phone security threats we face today and offer tips and suggestions for minimising them. What are mobile security threats? Mobile security threats are attacks that are intended to compromise or steal data from mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. These threats often take the form of malware or spyware, giving bad actors unauthorised access to a device; in many cases, users aren’t even aware that an attack has occurred. With access, attackers can perform a variety of malicious actions, from stealing and selling data to accessing contacts to sending messages and making calls. They can also.