Understand various Android threats and attacks
App-based mobile threats Applications are often the root of mobile device vulnerabilities. These types of attacks can occur when users download malicious apps or grant apps permission to access device data without checking whether or not it’s safe to do so Web-based mobile threats A web-based mobile attack is usually achieved through phishing or spoofing. Attackers will send an email, text, or another instant message that looks as if it was from a trusted source—but the message contains a malicious link or attachment. When users click through or provide personal information, the bad actor can then gain unauthorized access to their mobile device or steal credentials to spoof identities Network threats This type of mobile attack occurs when bad actors target unsecured or free-to-use public WiFi connections. In some cases, hackers may even set up a fake WiFi network (known as network spoofing) in an attempt to trick users. Spoofed networks will ask users to create an account with a u...