Mobile Security Threats and Insights Report

This report details the findings from the Security 360 analysis on mobile security threats, particularly focusing on iOS platforms. It outlines the prevalence of mobile malware, revealing that an estimated 1% of mobile devices, equating to approximately 168 million devices globally, are infected. The report emphasizes the importance of understanding the context of these statistics, particularly in relation to the global population and the number of mobile devices in use. It also discusses the evolution of mobile threats in 2023, including advanced attacks targeting the Apple ecosystem. The report highlights specific security threats, such as Social Engineering 2.0, and notable discoveries related to Pegasus spyware, which compromised devices belonging to human rights activists and journalists. Additionally, it presents new techniques developed by Jamf Threat Labs to exploit iOS features, including fake airplane mode and fake lockdown mode, which mislead users into believing their devices are secure while they remain vulnerable to attacks.