Fake notifications from mobile applications are now imitating messages from mobile apps. Spammers exploit the popularity of mobile apps such as WhatsApp and Viber to spread malware. The Winter Olympic Games attracted the attention of spammers, who used the theme in a variety of mass mailings. In addition to the Olympic theme, spammers exploited news events such as the death of the former Prime Minister of Israel Ariel Sharon and Nelson Mandela to spread Nigerians spam. The rise of mobile devices means phishing attacks aimed at stealing Apple ID are becoming more frequent.”]

