Cyberattacks on Android devices surged in sectors like energy, healthcare, and manufacturing between June 2024 and May 2025, highlighting increasing vulnerabilities in critical industries. The proliferation of IoT devices in these sectors has created extensive attack surfaces, with sectors like education and transportation also experiencing significant malware activity. #Zscaler #IoTattacks
Keypoints
- Cyberattacks on Android devices increased significantly in energy, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors.
- The manufacturing sector saw a 111% rise in attacks, with IoT devices forming a major vulnerability.
- Energy sector attacks increased by 387%, driven by digitized industrial equipment and automated systems.
- IoT malware targeting educational institutions skyrocketed by 861%, exposing vulnerabilities due to limited cybersecurity budgets.
- Recommended defenses include monitoring remote access, maintaining asset inventories, and segmenting networks.