New, improved mobile security for businesses

By Anthony Cowie

Mobility is here to stay and is the new way of life. As the number of mobile devices increases, so does mobile malware. 2014 saw a huge 75% increase in mobile malware and Android is known to be the primary target for cybercrime. Current statistics show that 15 million mobile devices are infected with malware, the majority of these having the Android operating system.

The main reason for the increase of attacks on mobile platforms is the phenomenon of mobile ransomware, which is when your device is locked until you pay a ransom. This alone justifies the reason why having mobile security software is so important. It is not your device you are protecting but rather your data. To protect your data you will have to consider antitheft, browsing protection and other basic mobile security features if you really want to keep your business secure.

With F-Secure’s launch of version 9.3 of Mobile Security for businesses you are sure to be protected from these attacks. It includes a fully redesigned application user interface, an interactive home screen that indicates the features and their status, and a Safe Browser that now scans downloaded files automatically.

Companies are now realising that soon they will have to pay for online privacy. A few well-informed companies would be ready to pay to keep their employees’ private information truly private. F –Secure is working hard to bring you their next-generation privacy solution – Freedome for Business, which will complement their Protection Service for Business offering.