SC Magazines latest report on the evolution of mobile malware shows a dramatic increase in the number of Android samples both on a daily and monthly basis. The number of daily gathered malware samples peaked at a staggering 1,500 samples in late 2013. Mobile devices can be infected when users access malicious or compromised websites with exploit codes that target mobile browser vulnerabilities. The expansion of mobile fraud methods together with the lack of security on mobile devices means that cyber criminals will increasingly target the mobile channel. A Holistic approach to mobile fraud mitigation approach is essential.”]
Source: https://securityintelligence.com/pc-grade-malware-going-mobile/