CHAPTER SUMMARY
The rapid growth of smartphone and tablet sales has proven to be an excellent opportunity for cybercriminals. Not only has it provided a vast array of new attack routes, it has also allowed them to focus on potentially affluent victims. Additionally, these new devices and technologies have become the primary form of Internet browsing and communication. Increasing numbers of smartphone users are taking advantage of their devices to conduct e-commerce and mobile banking, as well as using their phones as mobile wallets. More a lifestyle tool than merely a phone, these devices contain valuable personal and financial information, such as bank or credit card details.
While the Android operating system may be the most targeted due ...
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