Why malware threats on phones are increasing

In 2011, there were only one billion WhatsApp messages sent out. By May 2018, such messages had hit 65 billion, according to data from Check Point Software Technologies. As these millions of messages are swapped between phones, the risks of spreading malware have tremendously grown.

“With so much chatter, the potential for online scams, rumours and fake news is huge,” says the report.