The ramifications of phishing attacks and data breaches can be costly and detrimental to the organisation's reputation and image. The extent of damage largely depends on the number of active mobile devices connecting to the organisation, the mobile operating software used, and the number of data records being accessed.
According to the Singapore Police Force (SPF), at least 900 phishing cases have been reported since the start of 2022. Some incidents include cases where perpetrators brazenly posed as police officers to deceive companies and individuals. The boldness of these new attacks highlights the utmost importance for businesses in protecting data and delivering a high standard of service to uphold their customers' trust.
The smartphone has become a prime target of malicious online advertisements, fake QR codes and surveys. Such schemes and tactics were used by threat actors to scam individuals in the recent Beijing 2022 Winter Games Olympics.
