Mobile hacking and cyber crime: New threats in 2025

Mobile hacking: Risks of cyberattacks on your smartphones

Mobile security is a major challenge for businesses. Employees no longer hesitate to use their personal smartphones to connect to their organisation’s services. Hackers exploit mobile phone usage to break into systems. Cyberattacks are increasing, often without users realizing the risks involved. Cybersecurity solutions protect you from mobile threats.

Different types of cyberattacks on smartphones

Smartphones have become ubiquitous in our daily lives. These connected devices are exploited by hackers in the same manner as servers and other computers are. Mobile hacking can lead to major security incidents. The smartphone is a gateway to business systems and networks. Unprotected devices and unaware users expose their organisation’s sensitive data. Hackers are multiplying the types of attacks they use to achieve their objectives.

• Smishing: this attack involves sending SMS messages containing malicious links. It is similar to phishing (emails with fraudulent links).
• Malicious calls: hackers impersonate individuals, such as bank advisers, to obtain personal data, such as credit card or bank account details.
• Malicious applications: users download fraudulent applications containing a computer virus onto their smartphone.
• Spying: malware can be installed by clicking on a fraudulent link and act as spyware in the background.
• Exploiting unsecured Wi-Fi networks: hackers can break into systems to intercept communications and steal data.

Mobile hacking takes many forms. Smartphones remain devices with generally poor security. Updates available for Android and iOS devices are not enough to provide effective protection against malicious activities.

Reinforcing mobile security: our solutions ensure the confidentiality of your information

An organisation’s overall cybersecurity strategy involves protecting all connected devices, including phones and tablets. Using a secure, encrypted phone is essential to limit the risk of data theft and secure sensitive communications.

A security solution for mobile phones and tablets offers a host of advanced features. In particular, it ensures end-to-end data encryption to protect your organisation’s sensitive information. You can also control access and manage the authentication and rights of each user and device.

Using a security tool dedicated to mobile devices also helps you comply with regulations. You can implement solutions to enforce data protection and ensure the confidentiality of sensitive information.
Raising awareness among mobile phone users about risks is also a long-term solution to limit mobile threats. Training your staff about the techniques used by cybercriminals, such as smishing, helps them become more cautious.

With threats constantly evolving, your teams need to implement effective security measures for mobile devices. Mobile hacking can have disastrous consequences for your organisation and its activities. ERCOM offers ANSSI-certified solutions to improve your IT security.