If you think about computer malware in the 90’s and into the 21st century you will understand that the prevalence of mobile malware is going to be a monumental problem in years to come. Thousands of mobile trojans, SMS malware, in multiple variants are being detected on a quarterly basis.
Growing popularity of smartphones and rising data usage in India is also making the country a favorite among cyber criminals, who are increasingly attacking mobile phones using malware. India, the world’s fastest growing handset market, is the fourth most affected globally by mobile malwares, a report by security solutions provider F-Secure said on Monday.