Cyberattacks surge against IoT, mobile devices in critical infrastructure

The escalating volume of cyberattacks on Android devices in sectors such as manufacturing (up 111% over last year), healthcare (up 224%) and energy (up 387%) reflects the fact that mobile devices are proliferating — and creating new operational disruption risks — in those industries.

The manufacturing, energy and retail sectors in particular represent “high stakes environments where successful attacks could yield substantial returns for cybercriminals,” Zscaler said in its report.

Analyzing the spikes in energy and healthcare, Zscaler observed that “the interconnectedness of these sectors, coupled with their vital role in daily life and national security, makes them prime targets for sophisticated cyber campaigns designed to maximize impact and financial gain.”

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