Is it possible to hack mobile applications? Reality or Rumour?

Mobile Phone Hacking is easier than you think

Mobile app security is frequently neglected in the name of expeditious app release and a seamless user experience. The security of mobile apps is quite a risk; the vast majority of Android and iOS apps, across all industries and verticals, lack even the most fundamental security measures. As a result, it takes extremely little time and effort to compromise them.

Our phones are like tiny treasure boxes, we use them to shop, bank, and handle other personal and financial affairs, all of which are highly valuable to identity thieves since they are laden with personal information. However, if you know what to watch out for and take a few easy precautions, you can safeguard both yourself and your phone.

To simplify everything, let's start by looking at some of the more prevalent attacks.

Attacks through phishing

These are traditional methods of attacking. In fact, they have been directed toward our computers by hackers for years. Phishing is when hackers pretend to be a business or a reliable person to access your accounts, your personal information, or both. Additionally, these attacks come in a variety of formats, including emails, texts, instant messaging, and others, some of which can appear to be very authentic.

Bluetooth penetration

Professional hackers can find susceptible mobile devices with an open Bluetooth connection using specialized technology. Hackers can execute these attacks up to 30 feet away from your phone, generally in a public place. Hackers may be able to access your data and information when they establish a Bluetooth connection with your phone, but they must first download it while the phone is still within range.

Switching SIM cards

SIM card swapping happens when a hacker calls your phone company under the guise of you and requests a new SIM card. Your phone number will effectively be stolen once the carrier sends the new SIM to the hacker and deactivates the old one. This indicates that the hacker has taken over control of your messages, calls, and other communications.

Some tips to keep your phone safe from hackers:

· ? ? ? ? On your phone, run thorough security software.

· ? ? ? ? Update the apps on your phone.

· ? ? ? ? Use a VPN to be safer while traveling.

· ? ? ? ? Make use of a password manager.

· ? ? ? ? Avoid using public chargers.

· ? ? ? ? Secure your smartphone with a password.

· ? ? ? ? Keep your SIM Card locked and secure

· ? ? ? ? Turn off your Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, when not required.

· ? ? ? ? Avoid using third-party app shops.

To conclude, mobile devices are unique in that they can be used for both personal and professional purposes. Individuals who use mobile devices, whether they are owned by a company or by themselves, have a responsibility to recognize the security risk these devices provide to both business information and their personal data, and to require knowledgeable insights for handling them.