Mobile Vulnerabilities and Countermeasures

Communication technologies are advancing at a very rapid pace. With the increased internet
penetration and advancement in mobile hardware technologies, mobile phones have become
an important part of our daily life. Our dependence on these devices is growing day by day.
Awareness of mobile security threats and best practices has become a matter of great
importance due to the increased use of mobile devices and the associated security risks. To
cope with this predominant issue, this paper aims to help the readers understand and analyze
existing threats and identify best practices to ensure device and data safety against each risk
factor.