Mobile phishing attacks targeting energy sector surge by 161%

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Mobile phishing attacks targeting energy sector surge by 161%
November 3, 2021
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Mobile phishing attacks targeting employees in the energy industry have risen by 161% compared to last year's (H2 2020) data, and the trend is showing no signs of slowing down.

Although the perils of outdated and vulnerable devices plague all sectors, a new report by cybersecurity firm Lookout indicates that energy is the most targeted, followed by finance, pharma, government, and manufacturing.
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In terms of geographic targeting, Asia-Pacific tops the list, followed by Europe and then North America. However, there is a rising trend in phishing attacks targeting the global energy industry across the world.
The Android problem
According to the report from Lookout, the most significant attack surface stems from 56% of Android users running out-of-date and vulnerable versions of the OS.

"Outdated versions of Google and Apple operating systems are still in use across the energy industry. Old versions expose organizations to hundreds of vulnerabilities that can be exploited by bad actors seeking access to an organization’s environment," explains the report from Lookout.
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Lookout: Lookout Data Shows Already Strained Energy Industry Faced With 161% Surge in Mobile Phishing

Like most other verticals, the energy industry is going through a major digital transformation. Organizations are modernizing operations and shifting workloads to mobile devices and cloud applications. While this interconnectedness has streamlined operations, it has also exposed these businesses to additional risks. To help the energy industry react to evolving cyber threats, Lookout today published the 2021 Lookout Energy Industry Threat Report.
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