Although the attacker makes some completely new malware, in many cases, they infect users by entering malicious logic into the existing native applications. The attacker then sends the application through the app store is infected with the public.
For example, makers of Trojan Pjapps recently are using this approach. Although the new security architecture that is used in mobile devices are now as effective as existing desktop and server is attacked, the attacker can often pass this protection by attacking the vulnerabilities inherent in the implementation of these mobile platforms. Unfortunately, these deficiencies are common. Symantec documented 163 vulnerabilities for the year 2010 which can be used to control the attacker for part or all devices that use moving platforms known.
In the first few months of 2010 attackers exploit these weaknesses to infect hundreds of thousands of different devices. Based on these findings, it is not surprising that 47 percent of organizations / companies are not sure they can effectively control the risks caused by mobile devices. And, that more than 45 percent of the organization said the security problem is one of the biggest obstacles to launch more intelligent devices.
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