As mobile devices become central to both our personal and professional lives, they are also becoming prime targets for cybercriminals.

In this blog post, iVerify explores the evolving landscape of mobile threats and how attackers are leveraging smartphones to infiltrate corporate environments through a tactic known as Lateral Movement

📱 Mobile Devices: The New Frontline of Cybersecurity

With 67% of employees accessing sensitive corporate data on personal devices, mobile security is no longer optional.

Only 41% of organizations have implemented comprehensive mobile device management solutions, leaving a significant gap in enterprise defenses.

🚨 The Rise of Sophisticated Mobile Threats

iVerify highlights a surge in advanced mobile spyware—once reserved for nation-states—now appearing in commercial and criminal contexts.

🔄 Lateral Movement: From Phone to Network

Once a mobile device is compromised, attackers can use it as a launchpad into corporate networks.

This tactic, known as Lateral Movement, allows adversaries to bypass traditional perimeter defenses.

🛡️ What Can Organizations Do?

To combat these threats, businesses must:

• Implement mobile threat detection and response (MTDR) tools
• Educate employees on smishing and social engineering
• Enforce zero-trust policies across all endpoints
• Monitor for unusual lateral movement from mobile-originated sessions

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