The pace of innovation on mobile phones and other smart wireless devices has accelerated greatly in the last few years. But now the attackers are beginning to outstrip the good guys on mobile platforms, developing innovative new attacks and methods for stealing data. Fake mobile banking applications have shown up in the app stores of some mobile platorms, as well. The convergence of powerful mobile computing platforms such as the iPhone, Android and BlackBerry with the growing popularity of app stores and phones as mobile payment systems makes these attacks a layup for skilled attackers.
Source: https://threatpost.com/coming-wave-mobile-attacks-051710/73977/