Be Prepared: Mobile Phishing Expected to Surge Fourfold During the Holiday Season

Zimperium warns of a fourfold increase in mobile phishing and smishing during the holiday shopping season, with attackers impersonating retailers, payment processors, and logistics providers to steal credentials, payment information, and delivery confirmations. The report highlights that these campaigns can deliver mobile malware and become initial access points into enterprise networks via BYOD or corporate-enabled personal devices, increasing risk to both consumers and organizations.