Always online: why is your smartphone so vulnerable?

Smartphones are part of our daily lives; we use them at the office, on the road and even during holidays. Because they often contain sensitive business information, such as emails or shared documents via Teams, they are becoming increasingly interesting for cybercriminals. With the rise of 5G and improved WiFi security, mobile internet use has grown enormously, but this also makes mobile devices a bigger target. One careless click on a suspicious website or a spam message via SMS or WhatsApp can be enough to get into trouble.

What are the dangers of mobile internet use?

The biggest risk lies in the speed with which you click on an unsafe link, for example in an SMS or WhatsApp message. One careless tap on your screen and your phone can become infected with viruses, malware or even ransomware. If business data is stolen or exposed, the consequences can be enormous. Cybersecurity is therefore no longer a luxury, but a necessary protection for everyone who works mobile.

Is network security necessary to do business safely on mobile?

Yes, investing in smart network security is our advice! To truly protect your company from cyber threats, we recommend choosing advanced network security on mobile devices. This approach adds an extra layer to the mobile network, automatically blocking harmful websites. Unsafe content is filtered out immediately and suspicious sites are placed on a blacklist. This keeps cybercriminals out and significantly reduces the risk of data leaks.

What can you do yourself?

• Never click on links in messages you do not trust.
• Use only safe apps and ensure your operating system always has the latest updates.
• Have your mobile connections extra secured with a solution like Extra Safe Mobile (contact us for questions or more information).
• Stay alert to strange events and report them immediately to your IT partner (Infracom).

Have Extra Safe Mobile implemented!

Cyberattacks are becoming more frequent, but with the right precautions you can protect sensitive business data effectively. We ensure that Extra Safe Mobile is deployed for our customers, so you and your colleagues can work safely and worry-free on mobile devices. Do you have questions or want more information? Feel free to contact us. We are happy to help!