Mobile Guroo has been tracking and helping to prevent WannaCry type attacks for our Fortune 500 clients and would like to share our knowledge and advice. In brief, WannaCry impacted mainly desktops and servers this time but mobile is not far from the realm of a hacker’s reach! In fact, the same type of malware called ransomware is the most popular malware on Android devices. Read on to understand the similarities and how you can prevent a ransomware attack on mobile or feel free to reach out to us for a free assessment of your risks. WannaCry in a Nutshell: WannaCry is the latest global cybera ..read more

Managing Employee Owned Devices Connecting to Your Corporate Network Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is here to stay. Employees are more productive when they are able to manage their personal and professional lives on-the- go and from their mobile device of choice. The CIO’s mandate has evolved to allow employees to work securely from any mobile device. The challenge BYOD presents is for IT and the organization to a) secure corporate data across mobile platforms without altering the user experience, and b) offer a cost- effective BYOD program.  Are you getting ready to implement a BYOD progr ..read more

We hear about cyber criminals targeting mobile devices with malware-ridden apps, but no one tells us about the threats we face with popular apps we download from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. As an aside, did you know that mobile malware is virtually non-existent on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store and in fact only accounts for 0.1% of malware? The average mobile user has 50 to 250 mobile apps on their device and free mobile apps are riskier than paid apps. This is because, to generate revenue, app developers often share your app data with advertising and analytics ..read more

In the workplace, it is becoming increasingly common for employees to use their own personal devices to access company data and systems through what are known as bring your own device (BYOD) programs. BYOD programs allow employees increased mobility and flexibility, making them more productive. Employees get to work with the preferred devices that they’re most comfortable using, and the programs are generally cost-effective for companies since employees pay for their own devices and service plans (although a recent California appellate case will likely change that in the future). In Novem ..read more