Verizon report finds shift to remote work continues to fuel increases in attacks against mobile devices

Cyber attacks targeting mobile devices continue to rise amid an enduring shift to remote work, according to a security report from Verizon, which urges companies to align policies on device usage with the NIST cybersecurity framework and provide more guidance and training to their workforces.

“The traditional 9-to-5 in-office workday has shifted to an always-on hybrid or remote working world. With the increase in hours, locations and devices comes an increase in vulnerability for companies protecting themselves from cyberattacks,” Verizon...